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Sterling, New York Population by Age

The median age in Sterling, New York is 49.8, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 16.76% were under the age of 15, 15.29% aged 15 to 29, 43.06% aged 30 to 64, 19.56% aged 65 to 84, and 5.34% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Sterling, New York population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Sterling town's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 182 5.68%
5 to 9 years 211 6.58%
10 to 14 years 144 4.49%
15 to 19 years 46 1.44%
20 to 24 years 263 8.21%
25 to 29 years 181 5.65%
30 to 34 years 243 7.58%
35 to 39 years 86 2.68%
40 to 44 years 82 2.56%
45 to 49 years 174 5.43%
50 to 54 years 187 5.83%
55 to 59 years 335 10.45%
60 to 64 years 273 8.52%
65 to 69 years 198 6.18%
70 to 74 years 196 6.12%
75 to 79 years 151 4.71%
80 to 84 years 82 2.56%
85 years and over 171 5.34%
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Sterling, New York population by age group

Key stats
846
Population under 25 years
592
Population aged 25-44
969
Population aged 45-64
798
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Sterling town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Sterling, New York population by age group. The largest age group was 55-59 years with a poulation of 335 (10.45% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Sterling, New York was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 335 (10.45%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Sterling, New York was the 15-19 years with a population of 46 (1.44%).

Sterling, New York population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Sterling, New York's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Sterling town's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Sterling, New York population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 1,845 (57.57% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 562 17.54%
18 to 64 years 1,845 57.57%
85 years and over 798 24.9%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Sterling town's population under 18 was 17.54%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Sterling town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 57.57%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Sterling town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 24.90% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Sterling, New York population pyramid

Population pyramid for Sterling, New York is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Sterling town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sterling, New York, is 28.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sterling, New York, is 42.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Sterling, New York is 71.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Sterling, New York is 2.3.
The graph shows Sterling town's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Sterling, New York population pyramid i.e. Sterling town population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Sterling, New York's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 109 73 182
5 to 9 years 59 152 211
10 to 14 years 106 38 144
15 to 19 years 29 17 46
20 to 24 years 132 131 263
25 to 29 years 62 119 181
30 to 34 years 108 135 243
35 to 39 years 38 48 86
40 to 44 years 50 32 82
45 to 49 years 67 107 174
50 to 54 years 81 106 187
55 to 59 years 139 196 335
60 to 64 years 163 110 273
65 to 69 years 105 93 198
70 to 74 years 126 70 196
75 to 79 years 93 58 151
80 to 84 years 58 24 82
85 years and over 100 71 171
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Things to know

What is the population of Sterling, New York under 18?

Sterling town's population under the age of 18 is 562, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 17.54% of the total resident population of Sterling, New York.

What is the aging population in Sterling, New York?

Sterling town's population aged 65 years and above was 798. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 24.90% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Sterling, New York Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Sterling town age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sterling town population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Sterling town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Sterling town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Sterling town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Sterling, New York was for the group of age 55-59 years with a population of 335 (10.45%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Sterling, New York was the 15-19 years with a population of 46 (1.44%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Sterling town population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Sterling town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Sterling town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sterling town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Sterling, New York Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Sterling town - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sterling town population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Sterling town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Sterling town population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Sterling town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Sterling town is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Sterling town is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sterling town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Sterling, New York Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Sterling, New York population pyramid, which represents the Sterling town population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sterling, New York, is 28.7.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Sterling, New York, is 42.7.
  • Total dependency ratio for Sterling, New York is 71.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Sterling, New York is 2.3.

Sterling town population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Sterling town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Sterling town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Sterling town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Sterling town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Sterling town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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