Sterling, Colorado is a small city located in Northeastern Colorado with a population of 21,765 people. This metro area has a population density of 11.95 people per square mile in comparison to the United States Population Density of 93.29 People per Square Mile. Sterling is home to many businesses such as local boutiques, restaurants, and service providers. Year-round outdoor activities for residents and visitors include fishing, biking, camping, hunting, visiting historic sites and more. The community also hosts various sporting events from professional to recreational levels such as basketball games at the Bank of Colorado Event Center or an amateur baseball game at Pioneer Park Ballfield. Alongside these amenities are several demographic organizations which offer job training programs, youth programs, education assistance programs and much more.
The population in Sterling Metro Area is 21,765. There are 12 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sterling Metro Area is 38.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sterling Metro Area is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sterling Metro Area
- 49.0% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 30.1% are married with children
- 12.9% have children, but are single
Race in Sterling Metro Area
- 78.1% are White
- 1.1% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander