Sterling, CO Demographics

A map of Sterling's Population by Race

Sterling, Colorado had a population of 13,735 in 2020. It was 69.0% White, 5.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 20.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 2.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sterling, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sterling is the 54th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sterling's White Population

9,471 residents of Sterling identify as White, or 69.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sterling is ranked #329 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is less White than neighboring Atwood (89.1% White), Padroni (78.7% White), Iliff (85% White), Merino (90.7% White), and Peetz (87.8% White).

Sterling's Black Population

733 residents of Sterling identify as Black, or 5.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sterling is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Black than neighboring Atwood (0% Black), Padroni (1.3% Black), Iliff (0% Black), Merino (0% Black), and Peetz (0.9% Black).

Sterling's Asian Population

95 residents of Sterling identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sterling is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Asian than neighboring Padroni (0% Asian), Iliff (0% Asian), Merino (0.4% Asian), and Peetz (0% Asian).

Sterling's Hispanic Population

2,866 residents of Sterling identify as Hispanic, or 20.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sterling is ranked #146 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Hispanic than neighboring Atwood (7.2% Hispanic), Padroni (17.3% Hispanic), Iliff (13.8% Hispanic), Merino (7.5% Hispanic), and Peetz (7% Hispanic).

Sterling's Native American/Other Population

179 residents of Sterling identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sterling is ranked #147 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atwood (0% Native American/Other), Padroni (0% Native American/Other), Iliff (0% Native American/Other), and Merino (0.7% Native American/Other). Sterling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Peetz (3.3% Native American/Other).

Sterling's Multiracial Population

391 residents of Sterling identify as Multiracial, or 2.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sterling is ranked #358 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Multiracial than neighboring Padroni (2.7% Multiracial), Iliff (1.2% Multiracial), Merino (0.7% Multiracial), and Peetz (0.9% Multiracial). Sterling is less Multiracial than neighboring Atwood (2.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.