Sterling, Connecticut is a small town located in New London County. It has a population of 3,599 and a population density of 138 people per square mile. Sterling is filled with many businesses and organizations that help make it a great place to live and visit. Locally owned stores offer unique items for shopping including food markets, clothing stores, home décor boutiques, and specialty shops. Year-round outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, camping are popular among both residents and visitors alike. Other organizations such as the local library provide educational opportunities for all ages and the Sterling Recreation Department offers fun events such as sports leagues or movie nights throughout the year. Sterling is also known for its annual sporting events like The Sterling 10K Race & Kids Fun Run or The Sterling Autumn Craft Fair which attracts visitors from near and far.
The population in Sterling is 3,599. There are 132 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sterling is 41.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sterling is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sterling
- 53.7% are married
- 11.8% are divorced
- 39.0% are married with children
- 16.8% have children, but are single
Race in Sterling
- 94.2% are White
- 2.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander