Sterling Ranch, CO Demographics

A map of Sterling Ranch's Population by Race

Sterling Ranch, Colorado has an estimated population of 4,213, a dramatic increase from the 1,789 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 13.6% Hispanic, 7.1% Asian, 6.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sterling Ranch, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sterling Ranch has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sterling Ranch, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 43.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sterling Ranch is ranked the 126th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 Ranch was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sterling Ranch's White Population

3,081 residents of Sterling Ranch, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sterling Ranch is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Sterling Ranch ranks 259th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling Ranch's White population has grown by an estimated 122.0%. White residents' share of Sterling Ranch's population has decreased from 77.6% to 73.1%.

Sterling Ranch is more White than neighboring Louviers (69.4% White). Sterling Ranch is less White than neighboring Roxborough Park (80.3% White), Highlands Ranch (78.3% White), Sedalia (100% White), and Columbine (82.5% White).

Sterling Ranch's Black Population

0 residents of Sterling Ranch, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sterling Ranch is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Sterling Ranch ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling Ranch's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sterling Ranch's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Sterling Ranch is less Black than neighboring Highlands Ranch (0.8% Black), and Columbine (0.5% Black).

Sterling Ranch's Asian Population

301 residents of Sterling Ranch, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sterling Ranch is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Sterling Ranch ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling Ranch's Asian population has grown by an estimated 201.0%. Asian residents' share of Sterling Ranch's population has increased from 5.6% to 7.1%.

Sterling Ranch is more Asian than neighboring Louviers (0% Asian), Roxborough Park (1.2% Asian), Highlands Ranch (6.1% Asian), Sedalia (0% Asian), and Columbine (1.4% Asian).

Sterling Ranch's Hispanic Population

571 residents of Sterling Ranch, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sterling Ranch is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Sterling Ranch ranks 269th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling Ranch's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 208.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Sterling Ranch's population has increased from 10.3% to 13.6%.

Sterling Ranch is more Hispanic than neighboring Louviers (10.2% Hispanic), Roxborough Park (10.3% Hispanic), Highlands Ranch (9.6% Hispanic), Sedalia (0% Hispanic), and Columbine (11.9% Hispanic).

Sterling Ranch's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sterling Ranch, 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 Ranch is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sterling Ranch ranks 378th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling Ranch's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sterling Ranch's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sterling Ranch is less Native American/Other than neighboring Roxborough Park (0.9% Native American/Other), Highlands Ranch (0.7% Native American/Other), and Columbine (0.4% Native American/Other).

Sterling Ranch's Multiracial Population

260 residents of Sterling Ranch, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sterling Ranch is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Sterling Ranch ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sterling Ranch's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 185.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sterling Ranch's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.2%.

Sterling Ranch is more Multiracial than neighboring Highlands Ranch (4.5% Multiracial), Sedalia (0% Multiracial), and Columbine (3.4% Multiracial). Sterling Ranch is less Multiracial than neighboring Louviers (20.4% Multiracial), and Roxborough Park (7.3% 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.