Economy & Jobs — Sterling, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $54,922 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$58,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,712 |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,172 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Arts Food | 11.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Fast Food | 8 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Gas Stations | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 3 |
| Child Day Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
