Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.37 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.3% ▼ 53% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 315 (45%) |
| Some College | 48 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 95 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 57 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 185 (26.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,750 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,200 ▼ 49% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $968/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 508 |
| Vacant Units | 106 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sterling County is located in Texas and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 1,389 residents. With a median age of 31.4, it is a relatively young county.
Sterling County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,750 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 2.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Sterling County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $143,200 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $968. Homeownership rates are high at 83.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Sterling County are majority White (67.1%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Sterling County, TX is a middle-income area in Texas.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76951 | Sterling City | 1,389 | $78,750 | $143,200 | $968 | 2.3% | 34.6% |