Demographics in Sterling, VA

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

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Population

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

Total Population

31,251

Male

16,008

51.2%

Female

15,243

48.8%

Median Age

34.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

39.1%

Black

6.4%

Hispanic

49.9%

Asian

13.5%

Two or More

18.8%

Other

20.5%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

24.6%

High School or Higher

37.7%

Foreign Born

44.2%

Veterans

3.8%

Married

41.5%

Avg Household Size

3.2

Marital Status by Age

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

Sterling, VA has a population of 31,251 with a median age of 34.8. The racial makeup is 39.1% White, 49.9% Hispanic, 6.4% Black, 13.5% Asian. About 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 44.2%.