In 2020, Sterling, CO had a population of 22.3k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $49,560. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sterling, CO declined from 22,380 to 22,282, a −0.438% decrease and its median household income declined from $53,318 to $49,560, a −7.05% decrease.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sterling, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (76%), White (Hispanic) (12.3%), Other (Hispanic) (2.33%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.32%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.32%).
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.
96.8% of the residents in Sterling, CO are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Sterling, CO are Northeastern Junior College (530 degrees awarded in 2020).
In 2020, the median property value in Sterling, CO was $161,800, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.
Most people in Sterling, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17 minutes. The average car ownership in Sterling, CO was 2 cars per household.
Sterling, CO borders Fort Morgan, CO and Greeley, CO.