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Sterling, NE


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Sterling, Nebraska

Sterling, Nebraska, in Johnson county, is 28 miles SE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 59 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The village has a population of 507.

The People and Families of Sterling

In Sterling, about 59% of adults are married. Sterling offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the village, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sterling had a median family income of $43,036.

Sterling Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Sterling. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Sterling, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Sterling, NE

Comparing Sterling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men65
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Male Share of the Population23
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use68
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Rents42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Housing Recently Built12
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