Sterling County's estimated 2026 population is 1,325 with a growth rate of -1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sterling County is the 241st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 1,137 and has seen a growth of 16.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.1 years
Female: 34.8 years
Male: 23 years
There are 959 adults, (230 of whom are seniors) in Sterling County.
Female: 757 (51.6%)
Male: 711 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Sterling County includes 72.48% White, 6.4% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,064 | 72.48% |
| Two or more races | 302 | 20.57% |
| Other race | 94 | 6.4% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.14% |
Sterling County's average per capita income is $45,333. Household income levels show a median of $64,954. The poverty rate stands at 4.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,750 | - |
| Families | $79,250 | $109,230 |
| Households | $64,954 | $97,198 |
| Non Families | $25,625 | $29,217 |
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