Sterling County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sterling County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48431
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 431
Geography
- Land Area
- 923.45 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.07 sq mi
- Total Area
- 923.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.835773
- Longitude
- -101.054911
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,372
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 863
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 907 | 66.1% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 34.3% |
| White | 894 | 65.2% |
| Black | 3 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 621 | 72.0% |
| Hispanic | 240 | 27.8% |
| White | 611 | 70.8% |
| Black | 3 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,468
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,954
- Poverty Rate
- 4.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 62
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,064 | 72.5% |
| Black | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 742
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 79 | 10.6% |
| Republican | 612 | 82.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 51 | 6.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 373 | 50.3% |
| Female | 369 | 49.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 529 | 71.3% |
| Hispanic | 173 | 23.3% |
| Black | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 430
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 358 | 67.7% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 30.6% |
| Black | 1 | 100.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 205 | 55.0% |
| Female | 225 | 61.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 288 (34.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 205 (24.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 524
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $147,000
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $952
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Work From Home
- 7.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.