Sterling, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Sterling, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
14,421
Unemployment
6.0%
Poverty
12.4%
Median Home
$141,100
Median Income
$40,956
Median Rent
$814
Sterling SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
8.5
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
10
Sterling, CO Crime Report
596
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,122.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
75.70%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sterling / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 596 | 4,122.0 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 65 | 449.5 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 20.7 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 338.9 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 531 | 3,672.5 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 94 | 650.1 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 399 | 2,759.5 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 38 | 262.8 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Sterling, CO Cost Of Living
89
Sterling's Overall Cost Of Living
Sterling's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sterling | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 62 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 81 | 87 | 100 | |
Sterling, CO Photos
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Rankings for Sterling in Colorado
Map Of Sterling, CO
Best Places Around Sterling
1
Sidney, NE
Population 6,451
2
Fort Morgan, CO
Population 11,311
3
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Population 2,276
Population over time in Sterling
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14,421 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 13,775 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 13,961 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 13,976 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 14,046 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 14,709 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 14,718 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 14,642 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 14,533 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 14,393 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sterling
| Race | Sterling | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.9% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.3% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 21.1% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Sterling
| Gender | Sterling | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 56.5% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sterling for adults over 25
| Education | Sterling | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 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% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.8% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.8% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.9% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.4% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.5% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.5% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
