Sterling, NE Demographics

A map of Sterling's Population by Race

Sterling, Nebraska had a population of 480 in 2020. It was 94.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 1.5% 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 590 places in Nebraska, Sterling is the 205th 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

452 residents of Sterling identify as White, or 94.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Sterling larger than the White share of the population of Nebraska (75.7% White). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Sterling is ranked #139 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more White than neighboring Douglas (91.6% White), Crab Orchard (91.3% White), and Panama (92.3% White). Sterling is less White than neighboring Burr (96.2% White), and Adams (96% White).

Sterling's Black Population

0 residents of Sterling identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Nebraska (4.8% Black). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Sterling is ranked #270 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is less Black than neighboring Burr (1.9% Black), and Panama (0.4% Black).

Sterling's Asian Population

0 residents of Sterling identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Nebraska (2.7% Asian). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Sterling is ranked #270 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is less Asian than neighboring Douglas (0.6% Asian), Adams (0.2% Asian), and Panama (0.9% Asian).

Sterling's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Sterling identify as Hispanic, or 4.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sterling slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Nebraska (12% Hispanic). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Sterling is ranked #254 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Hispanic than neighboring Burr (1.9% Hispanic), Douglas (1.2% Hispanic), Adams (2.2% Hispanic), and Panama (1.3% Hispanic). Sterling is less Hispanic than neighboring Crab Orchard (8.7% Hispanic).

Sterling's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sterling identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Nebraska (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Sterling is ranked #362 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Adams (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sterling's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Sterling identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Nebraska (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 590 places in Nebraska, Sterling is ranked #451 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Multiracial than neighboring Burr (0% Multiracial), and Crab Orchard (0% Multiracial). Sterling is less Multiracial than neighboring Douglas (6.6% Multiracial), and Panama (5.1% Multiracial).

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