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Population of Sterling, Nebraska

StateNebraska
Land Area (mi²)0.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,179/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0% (0)
Growth Since 2020-4.38% (-22)
Rank in State206th
Rank in Country19393th

The population of Sterling, NE in 2022 is estimated to be 480. This is an increase of 0% (0 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
45.1
Total
45.2
Male
43.5
Female
Sterling Sex Ratio
45.42%
228
Male
54.58%
274
Female
Sterling Age Dependency Ratio
61.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
61.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Sterling Adults
364
Adults
(138 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
  • 8.17%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 5.7%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 10.22%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sterling

While the overall poverty rate of Sterling is 8.17%, 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 (10.22%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (5.7%).

Poverty Rate of Sterling by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
1.89%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Sterling by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
11.95%
High School
3.16%
Some College
2.53%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Sterling

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Sterling

The most common language spoken in Sterling is English, with 98.05% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.95% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Sterling by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Sterling, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Sterling by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree195.57%
Bachelors Degree6017.6%
Associates Degree349.97%
Some College6117.89%
High School Graduate15946.63%
9th to 12th Grade72.05%
Less Than 9th Grade10.29%

Earnings Statistics of Sterling by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$33,750

Average Earnings

$41,016

Average Male

$21,429

Average Female