Census ACS · #899 μSA
Sterling Metro Area
The Sterling, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has 21,067 residents. The median household income is $55,074 and the median home value is $228,100.
21,067
Population
11
People / sq mi
$55,074
Median Income
$228,100
Median Home Value
The Sterling CBSA covers 1,839 sq mi of land at 11.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,074
Median Household Income
$29,538
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$228,100
Median Home Value
$1,027
Median Rent
68.3%
Homeownership
Education
89.4%
High School+
18.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
8.2%
Work From Home
15.8 min
Avg Commute
35.2%
Foreign Born
Sterling spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sterling, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 21,067 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #899 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Sterling metro area is $55,074, with a per capita income of $29,538.
The Sterling, Co CBSA spans the state of Colorado.
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Data for the Sterling, Co CBSA (44540) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.