Sterling County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48431 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,468 | — | #3,159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,954 | -13.6% | #1,636 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.1 years | -17.5% | #3,124 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $147,000 | -47.9% | #2,299 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $952 | -18.1% | #1,173 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | -65.7% | #15 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sterling County has a population of 1,468, making it the #3,159 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.1 years, which is 17.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sterling County is $64,954, ranking #1,636 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 4.3% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Sterling County is $147,000 (-47.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $952/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.
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73.6% of residents in Sterling County have health insurance coverage, which is 19.8% below the national rate.
About Sterling County, Texas
Sterling County, Texas has a total population of 1,468, making it the 3,159th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sterling County is 32.1 years, which is 17.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sterling County is $64,954, which ranks #1,636 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Sterling County is $147,000, 47.9% below the national median. Renters in Sterling County pay a median gross rent of $952 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sterling County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 73.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.7 min.
Sterling County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 62.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (35.7%).
All data for Sterling County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.