Sterling, GA Demographics

A map of Sterling's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,296	1,402	62.0%	55.3%
Black	658	485	31.5%	19.1%
Asian	89	54	4.3%	2.1%
Multiracial	31	119	1.5%	4.7%
Hispanic	17	445	0.8%	17.6%
Native American/Other	0	29	0.0%	1.1%

Sterling, Georgia has an estimated population of 2,091, a large decrease from the 2,534 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 31.5% Black, 4.3% Asian, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sterling, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sterling has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sterling, that probability was 62.4% in 2020 and 51.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sterling is ranked the 287th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sterling was ranked the 259th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sterling's White Population

1,296 residents of Sterling, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sterling is considerably higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Sterling ranks 365th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling's White population has declined by an estimated 7.6%. White residents' share of Sterling's population has increased from 55.3% to 62.0%.

Sterling is more White than neighboring Dock Junction (42.1% White), Country Club Estates (37.2% White), and Brunswick (29.5% White). Sterling is less White than neighboring Darien (64% White), and Everett (100% White).

Sterling's Black Population

658 residents of Sterling, or 31.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sterling is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Sterling ranks 379th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.7%. Black residents' share of Sterling's population has increased from 19.1% to 31.5%.

Sterling is more Black than neighboring Dock Junction (28.7% Black), Darien (22.3% Black), and Everett (0% Black). Sterling is less Black than neighboring Country Club Estates (40.7% Black), and Brunswick (57.7% Black).

Sterling's Asian Population

89 residents of Sterling, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sterling is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Sterling ranks 130th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling's Asian population has grown by an estimated 64.8%. Asian residents' share of Sterling's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.3%.

Sterling is more Asian than neighboring Dock Junction (1.8% Asian), Country Club Estates (0.2% Asian), Brunswick (0.1% Asian), Darien (0% Asian), and Everett (0% Asian).

Sterling's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Sterling, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sterling is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Sterling ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 96.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sterling's population has decreased from 17.6% to 0.8%.

Sterling is more Hispanic than neighboring Everett (0% Hispanic). Sterling is less Hispanic than neighboring Dock Junction (18.8% Hispanic), Country Club Estates (12.2% Hispanic), Brunswick (9.3% Hispanic), and Darien (5.6% Hispanic).

Sterling's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sterling, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sterling is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sterling ranks 70th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sterling's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Sterling is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dock Junction (0.3% Native American/Other), Brunswick (0.3% Native American/Other), and Darien (0.6% Native American/Other).

Sterling's Multiracial Population

31 residents of Sterling, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sterling is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Sterling ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sterling's population has decreased from 4.7% to 1.5%.

Sterling is more Multiracial than neighboring Everett (0% Multiracial). Sterling is less Multiracial than neighboring Dock Junction (8.3% Multiracial), Country Club Estates (9.7% Multiracial), Brunswick (3.2% Multiracial), and Darien (7.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.