Sterling City, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 11360 residents, 4604 households, and 2790 families in the city. The population density was 1653.1 people per square mile (638.27/kmē), it is Colorado's 96th most densely populated city. There were 5171 housing units at an average density of 752.7 per square mile (290.62/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.34 persons, and the average family size was 3.03 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 25.5% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males. The median age was 35 years, The median age of males and females living in Sterling City was 32.1 and 37.2 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 90.75% White, 0.75% Black or African American, 0.79% American Indian, 0.41% Asian, 0.08% Native Hawaiian, 1.62% from two or more races and 5.6% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $27337, making its Colorado's 59th lowest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39103, making its Colorado's 231st highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15287, it is the 99th lowest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The median income of city was $16346, The median income for males was $21894 versus $11565 for females.
In 2000, 3253 pupils and students, of which 51.15% are male and 48.85% are female, 28.64% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.09% nursery or pri school, 4.52% kindergarten, 43.38% elementary school, 17.06% high school and 28.96% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11360 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12785 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12806 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13221 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13095 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13140 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13005 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12825 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12818 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12881 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12800 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 97 | 101 | 198 |
| Kindergarten | 71 | 76 | 147 |
| Elementary school | 765 | 646 | 1411 |
| High school | 297 | 258 | 555 |
| College or graduate school | 434 | 508 | 942 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling city, Colorado | $27337 | $39103 | $15287 |
| Logan County, Colorado | $32724 | $42241 | $16721 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |