Sterling is a city in Colorado state in USA with a population of 14421 residents.. The poverty rate of Sterling is 12.4%, which is 11% lower than national average. The typical household in Sterling earns $40956 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 58.3% 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 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Sterling remained 6%, which is 28% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 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 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Sterling is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Sterling is $141100 , which is 39% lower than national average. While median income in Sterling remained $40956, which is 39% lower than national average.