This was 4.3 percent lower than the state average of 38.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,150.
94.6 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sterling CDP for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 204 | 5.4 |
| Regular high school diploma | 799 | 21 |
| GED or alternative credential | 265 | 6.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 316 | 8.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 918 | 24.1 |
| Associate's degree | 355 | 9.3 |
| Bachelor's degree | 626 | 16.4 |
| Master's degree | 223 | 5.8 |
| Professional school degree | 107 | 2.8 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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