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Sterling City, TX


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Sterling City, Texas

Sterling City, Texas is 41 miles NW of San Angelo, Texas (center to center) and 220 miles NW of Austin, Texas. It is in Sterling county. The population of the city is 1,081.

The People and Families of Sterling City

In Sterling City, about 65% of adults are married. Sterling City, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sterling City had a median family income of $38,958.

Political Inclinations

Among Sterling City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $2,650. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Sterling City Housing

Of the housing in Sterling City, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes.

Commuting

In Sterling City, 92% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Sterling City than most cities its size.

Comparative Profile of Sterling City, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity72
Male Share of the Population66
Age of the Population68
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size96

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income56
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents77
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes66
People Living Alone45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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