Demographics & People — Sterling, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 13,273 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,900 |
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| Median Age | 37.7 |
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| Total Households | 4,977 |
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| Family Households | 2,619 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3645 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,522 |
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| Black or African American | 311 |
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| Asian | 51 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,770 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 3,646 |
| German | 3,502 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,421 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,652 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,202 |
| English | 1,231 |
| Irish | 1,175 |
| French (except Basque) | 431 |
| Italian | 407 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 378 |
Language
| English Only | 11,153 |
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| Spanish | 1,075 |
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| Population 5+ | 12,710 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,260 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,056 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sterling, Colorado.
