Living in Sterling, CO
Sterling, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
14,478
Unemployment
3.7%
Poverty
14.8%
Median Home
$136,800
Median Income
$45,647
Median Rent
$786
Sterling SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8.5
Safety
3
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Sterling, CO Crime Report
569
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,192.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
69.26%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sterling / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 569 | 4,192.1 | 2,971.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 107 | 788.3 | 381.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 7.4 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 36.8 | 63.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 66 | 486.3 | 246.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 462 | 3,403.8 | 2,590.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 99 | 729.4 | 348.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 344 | 2,534.4 | 1,858.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 140.0 | 384.0 | 219.9 |
Sterling, CO Cost Of Living
85
Sterling's Overall Cost Of Living
Sterling's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sterling | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 63 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 86 | 100 | |
Sterling, CO Photos
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Rankings for Sterling in Colorado
Map Of Sterling, CO
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3
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Population over time in Sterling
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14,478 | 5.1% |
| 2018 | 13,775 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 13,961 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 13,976 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 14,046 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 14,709 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 14,718 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 14,642 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 14,533 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 14,393 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sterling
| Race | Sterling | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.3% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Sterling
| Gender | Sterling | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.0% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.0% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sterling for adults over 25
| Education | Sterling | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sterling, Colorado
| Income | Sterling | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.7% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.4% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.2% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
