Sterlington, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,045
Population
723/sq mi density
$67,986
Median Income
$29,586 per capita
$193,800
Home Value
$224,604 Zillow
$1,022
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$67,986 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $1,022/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,045
Census 2023
Population Density
723
per square mile
Land Area
1.1
square miles (2.8 km²)
Median Age
37.3 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 22.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
73.1%
Black
22.2%
Hispanic
5.1%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.3%
Spanish
2.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.9%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.5%
35% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.5%
36% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.519
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,045 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 723 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.3% |
| Female | 52.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.1% |
| Black or African American | 22.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.9% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 17.5% |
| Health Insurance | 94.5% |
| Uninsured | 5.5% |
| Broadband Access | 81.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.519 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |