The river city, working for you.Office of Data & Performance · Data current August 2026
Community profile
A snapshot of Sterling Falls: how many of us there are, our ages, homes, and incomes. The river city has been growing steadily for a decade.
Residents
68,400
Up 11% over the decade
Median Household Income
$68,900
Latest estimate
Median Home Value
$287,400
Median rent $1,240
Owner-Occupied Homes
54%
40% rented, 6% vacant
Steady growth from 61,800 to 68,400. The university and the hospital anchor it; the river keeps people here.
Updated annually · as of 2026 estimate
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 61,800 |
| 2018 | 62,500 |
| 2019 | 63,300 |
| 2020 | 63,900 |
| 2021 | 64,100 |
| 2022 | 64,800 |
| 2023 | 65,900 |
| 2024 | 66,800 |
| 2025 | 67,600 |
| 2026 | 68,400 |
Share of residents by age band. The 18-to-24 bulge is the university showing up in the numbers.
Updated annually · as of 2026 estimate
| Age band | Share |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20.4% |
| 18 to 24 | 14.8% |
| 25 to 44 | 27.2% |
| 45 to 64 | 22.1% |
| 65 and older | 15.5% |
Share of households by income band, around a $68,900 median.
Updated annually · as of 2026 estimate
| Income band | Share |
|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 24.6% |
| $35,000 to $74,999 | 31.8% |
| $75,000 to $124,999 | 26.9% |
| $125,000 and up | 16.7% |
