Sterling, NE Economy


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United States / Nebraska / No Metro Area / Johnson County / Sterling / Zip Codes
Sterling, NE is a small town located in the state of Nebraska. The town is home to many local businesses including the Sterling Market, Farm’n'Home Hardware Store, and Sterling Bank. Rent for a two bedroom apartment in Sterling is much more affordable than the US average at $820 compared to $1,430. Grocery costs are also below average with an index of 94 versus 100 in the US. This makes Sterling an attractive option for people looking for a lower cost of living without sacrificing quality services.

Sterling has an unemployment rate of 3.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sterling has seen the job market decrease by -1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 16.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sterling
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sterling is 6.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sterling is 6.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Sterling
- The average income of a Sterling resident is $19,837 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sterling resident is $61,944 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySterling, NebraskaUnited States
  3.56
  -1.1%-6.2%
  16.5%33.5%
  6.5%6.2%
  6.8%4.6%
  $26,539$37,638
  $61,944$69,021
  $68,250$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  17.9%6.8%
  11.5%10.0%
  2.4%2.5%
  11.9%11.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  2.4%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  1.6%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  15.9%9.3%
  15.5%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  3.6%7.0%
  5.2%4.8%
  5.2%4.7%
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