Sterling County, Texas

Total Population: 1,389

County Seat: Sterling City

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Median Home Value

$143,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

Across all households

Median Age

31.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)67.1%
Hispanic or Latino32.2%
Two or More Races0.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

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

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

1.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

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 fields

Median 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.