Demographics & People — Sterling, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,776 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,400 |
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| Median Age | 46.8 |
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| Total Households | 2,747 |
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| Family Households | 1,821 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0601 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,202 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 73 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,572 |
| German | 1,228 |
| Other groups | 1,080 |
| English | 979 |
| Irish | 774 |
| Polish | 352 |
| European | 329 |
| Norwegian | 301 |
| Swedish | 288 |
| Scottish | 257 |
Language
| English Only | 6,151 |
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| Spanish | 77 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,436 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 636 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,138 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sterling, Alaska.
