Demographics in Sterling, AK

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Sterling?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

6,776

Male

3,455

51.0%

Female

3,321

49.0%

Median Age

45.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

91.5%

Hispanic

1.8%

Asian

1.1%

Two or More

4.4%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.4%

High School or Higher

42.4%

Foreign Born

3.8%

Veterans

10.3%

Married

52.1%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Sterling, AK has a population of 6,776 with a median age of 45.1. The racial makeup is 91.5% White, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 1.1% Asian. About 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.8%.