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The Village of Sterling had a population of 717 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Sterling ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Sterling is located at latitude 40.4592 and longitude -96.3775 in Johnson County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Sterling encompass a land area of 0.41 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Johnson County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Sterling has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Sterling is located within Sterling Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Johnson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 717 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,812 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 4 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $70,313 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,928 |
| Median Home Value | $130,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 294 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 209 (71.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 60 (20.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 25 (8.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 269 |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
| Family Households | 193 (71.7%) |
The table below compares Sterling to the other 593 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 164 | 72nd |
| Population Density | # 58 | 90th |
| Median Household Income | # 237 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 353 | 41st |
| Diversity Index | # 473 | 20th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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