Sterling is a city in Alaska state in USA with a population of 5150 residents.. The poverty rate of Sterling is 9.7%, which is 31% lower than national average. The typical household in Sterling earns $90799 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 24.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Sterling, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Sterling remained 12.5%, which is 166% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Sterling, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 41% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Sterling is 124, which is 24% higher than national average. Median home value in Sterling is $301900 , which is 31% higher than national average. While median income in Sterling remained $90799, which is 35% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.