Sterling, OK Demographics

A map of Sterling's Population by Race

Sterling, Oklahoma had a population of 668 in 2020. It was 80.7% White, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 6.4% Native American/Other, and 8.1% 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 843 places in Oklahoma, Sterling is the 304th 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

539 residents of Sterling identify as White, or 80.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Sterling larger than the White share of the population of Oklahoma (60.8% White). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sterling is ranked #120 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more White than neighboring Fletcher (76.8% White), Elgin (63.5% White), Cyril (68.1% White), and Lake Ellsworth Addition (75.8% White). Sterling is less White than neighboring Central High (80.9% White).

Sterling's Black Population

2 residents of Sterling identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sterling slightly less than the Black share of the population of Oklahoma (7.2% Black). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sterling is ranked #445 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is less Black than neighboring Fletcher (1.3% Black), Elgin (5.1% Black), Cyril (1.1% Black), Central High (0.8% Black), and Lake Ellsworth Addition (1.8% 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 Oklahoma (2.3% Asian). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sterling is ranked #428 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is less Asian than neighboring Fletcher (0.2% Asian), Elgin (2% Asian), Cyril (0.2% Asian), and Central High (0.1% Asian).

Sterling's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Sterling identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sterling slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Oklahoma (11.9% Hispanic). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sterling is ranked #451 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is less Hispanic than neighboring Fletcher (4.9% Hispanic), Elgin (13.8% Hispanic), Cyril (9.6% Hispanic), Central High (5.8% Hispanic), and Lake Ellsworth Addition (5.8% Hispanic).

Sterling's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Sterling identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oklahoma (8.4% Native American/Other). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sterling is ranked #573 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elgin (6.3% Native American/Other), and Central High (4.5% Native American/Other). Sterling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fletcher (8.5% Native American/Other), Cyril (12.3% Native American/Other), and Lake Ellsworth Addition (10.8% Native American/Other).

Sterling's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Sterling identify as Multiracial, or 8.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sterling roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oklahoma (9.4% Multiracial). Of the 843 places in Oklahoma, Sterling is ranked #539 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sterling is more Multiracial than neighboring Central High (7.9% Multiracial), and Lake Ellsworth Addition (5.8% Multiracial). Sterling is less Multiracial than neighboring Fletcher (8.2% Multiracial), Elgin (9.2% Multiracial), and Cyril (8.7% Multiracial).

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