99672

Sterling, AK

Total Population

3,473

Median Household Income

$83,000

Median Home Value

$295,400

Median Rent

$971

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$83,000

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$295,400

100.2% above state median

Rent

$971

100% above state median

Median Age

50.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Sterling, AK

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 50.7 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 8.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Low poverty rate of 5.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$83,000

+10.4% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-89,164,787

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.08 people

Total Households

1,658

Family Households

41.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Agriculture

18.9%

#2 Industry

Manufacturing

15.3%

#3 Industry

Arts,

12.1%

Total Employed Residents:997

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

11.9%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

4.9%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

5.9%

84 workers

Public Transit

3.4%

48 workers

Total Commuting Workers:1,425

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

91.4%

1,687 employed

Labor Force

1,845

158 unemployed

Median Age

50.7 years

Per Capita Income

$55,382

Poverty Rate

5.2%

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