2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,389
Sterling County is a small rural county in Texas with a population of 1,389. The median household income is $78,750, 21% above the national average. The poverty rate is 2.7%, median home value is $143,200, and 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
1,389
2023 estimate
Rank #3164 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$78,750
Household
Rank #555 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$143,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #2131 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #1209 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
46.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
9.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
25.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
1.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% above Texas avg·21% above national avg
Poverty Rate
82% above Texas avg·82% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above Texas avg·5% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$33,497
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
2.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.4%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
17% below Texas avg·32% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% above Texas avg·4% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% above Texas avg·14% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
54% above Texas avg·56% above national avg
Housing Units
508
Households
402
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,299
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.8%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% above Texas avg·2% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Texas avg·1% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
29.1%
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