This was 16.7 percent lower than the state average of 43.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 14,774.
87.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sterling for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,253 | 12.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 3,134 | 30.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 535 | 5.2 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 926 | 8.9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 1,729 | 16.6 |
| Associate's degree | 1,060 | 10.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,072 | 10.3 |
| Master's degree | 545 | 5.2 |
| Professional school degree | 64 | 0.6 |
| Doctorate degree | 67 | 0.6 |
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