Sterling, KS

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sterling

McVays Corner / Adams Corner

Kilbourns Corner / Charters Corner

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sterling

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

39.8%

Households with Children

35.4%

School Enrollment K-12

241

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 15.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 36.4%
Working Age (35-54): 18.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.0%
Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.5%
High School / GED: 24.7%
Some College or Associate's: 31.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 29.1%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 26.2%
Living Alone: 38.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 3.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 57.1%
Puerto Rican: 7.4%
Cuban: 5.7%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 15.4%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 59.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.4%
Spanish: 1.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.4%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 22.5%
Not Enrolled: 62.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources