Sterling County, Texas
Total Population: 1,389
County Seat: Sterling City
Median Home Value
$143,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
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Across all households
Median Age
31.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
36.0%
65 Years and Over
13.2%
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
88.3%
No Health Insurance
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Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
87.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
24.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
1.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
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Mean Household Income
$112,935
Per Capita Income
$33,497
Unemployment Rate (16+)
2.3%
In Labor Force (19–64)
82.4%
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.2%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$143,200
Median Rent
$968/mo
Total Housing Units
508
Owner-Occupied
83.3%
Renter-Occupied
16.7%
Vacancy Rate
20.9%
Married Couple Households
70.6%
Cohabiting Couple Households
3.2%
Male Householder, No Partner
10.0%
Female Householder, No Partner
16.2%
Average Household Size
3.37
Broadband Internet Access
92.8%
Housing Built Since 2010
13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48431.