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Population of Sterling, Oklahoma

StateOklahoma
Land Area (mi²)0.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)800.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.83% (-12)
Growth Since 2020-5.29% (-36)
Rank in State291th
Rank in Country17626th

The population of Sterling, OK in 2022 is estimated to be 644. This is a decrease of -1.83% (-12 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
40.1
Total
51.3
Male
38.7
Female
Sterling Sex Ratio
50%
340
Male
50%
340
Female
Sterling Age Dependency Ratio
21.1
Old Age Dependency Ratio
40.4
Child Dependency Ratio
Sterling Adults
510
Adults
(89 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
  • 11.47%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 9.12%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 13.82%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sterling

While the overall poverty rate of Sterling is 11.47%, 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 (13.82%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (9.12%).

Poverty Rate of Sterling by Employment Status and Sex

0%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.82%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Sterling by Education

33.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
15.11%
High School
4.17%
Some College
0%
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 97.46% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.54% 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 Degree183.8%
Bachelors Degree377.81%
Associates Degree306.33%
Some College6613.92%
High School Graduate27858.65%
9th to 12th Grade459.49%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Earnings Statistics of Sterling by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$42,500

Average Earnings

$55,938

Average Male

$32,404

Average Female

Employment of Sterling by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sterling by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
45.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.9%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sterling by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Sterling

Marriage Rates

  • 44.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 43.9%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 45.5%

    Female Marriage Rate

Sterling Marriage

In Sterling, 43.9% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of Sterling

Sterling Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Sterling Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
72.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Sterling by Type

2.94
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned