In 2023, Sterling, CO had a population of 21.1k people with a median age of 39.1 and a median household income of $55,074. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sterling, CO declined from 21,302 to 21,067, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,864 to $55,074, a 0.383% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sterling, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.56%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.18%), Other (Hispanic) (3.96%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%).
None of the households in Sterling, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
97.3% of the residents in Sterling, CO are U.S. citizens.
Most people in Sterling, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Sterling, CO was 2 cars per household.
Sterling, CO borders Fort Morgan, CO and Greeley, CO.