Demographics in Sterling, KS

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

2,396

Male

1,200

50.1%

Female

1,196

49.9%

Median Age

27.7

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

89.0%

Black

4.2%

Hispanic

7.3%

Asian

0.3%

Two or More

5.4%

Other

0.1%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

19.4%

High School or Higher

33.4%

Foreign Born

2.5%

Veterans

4.8%

Married

36.6%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

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

Sterling, KS has a population of 2,396 with a median age of 27.7. The racial makeup is 89.0% White, 7.3% Hispanic, 4.2% Black. About 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.5%.