Unified School District · NE
Sterling Public Schools
Sterling Public Schools is a unified school district in Nebraska with a community population of 1,471. The median household income is $67,443 and the median age is 45.3.
1,471
Population
13
People / sq mi
$67,443
Median Income
45.3
Median Age
Sterling Public Schools covers 114 sq mi of land at 12.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,443
Median Household Income
$32,990
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$179,300
Median Home Value
$808
Median Rent
84.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.5%
High School+
24.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterling Public Schools serves a community with a population of 1,471 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nebraska.
The median household income in Sterling Public Schools is $67,443, with a per capita income of $32,990. The poverty rate is 5.5%.
Sterling Public Schools is 92.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 54.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Sterling Public Schools, 94.5% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Sterling Public Schools is $179,300, with a median rent of $808. The homeownership rate is 84.7%.
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Data for Sterling Public Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3177190).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.