Economy & Jobs — Sterling, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $43,283 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$50,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,613 |
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| Poverty Rate | 19.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,200 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.5% |
| Retail | 14.7% |
| Public Admin | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Physician Offices | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Accounting Firms | 7 |
| Dental Offices | 6 |
| Beauty Salons | 5 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Home Health | 5 |
| Child Day Care | 5 |
| Coffee Shops | 5 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
