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Population of Sterling, Kansas

StateKansas
Land Area (mi²)1.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,246.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.36% (-8)
Growth Since 2020-13.66% (-353)
Rank in State109th
Rank in Country10354th

The population of Sterling, KS in 2022 is estimated to be 2,232. This is a decrease of -0.36% (-8 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Sterling by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Sterling by Age

Sterling Population Pyramid 2022
Sterling Median Age
28.5
Total
26.3
Male
30.3
Female
Sterling Sex Ratio
49.63%
1,283
Male
50.37%
1,302
Female
Sterling Age Dependency Ratio
29.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
40.7
Child Dependency Ratio
Sterling Adults
1,967
Adults
(447 of whom are seniors) in Sterling.

Population of Sterling by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Sterling

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 12.19%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 8.9%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 15.22%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sterling

While the overall poverty rate of Sterling is 12.19%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (15.22%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (8.9%).

Poverty Rate of Sterling by Employment Status and Sex

12.83%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
8.5%
Male Employed
63.64%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Sterling by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.78%
High School
18.9%
Some College
2.54%
Bachelors or Greater