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Sterling, GA
Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia.
Population
2,091
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
486
ZIP codes
0
Sterling and its ZIP codes
Sterling at a glance
- Sterling is about 2.6 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $86,103 a year, 11% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- Median rent is $919 a month.
Local data for Sterling, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sterling, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,103
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
34.8
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (89), Irish Americans (45), German Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Glynn County. PPP loans are for Sterling.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,485
43,238 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,614
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $14,007 per person
How people get to work
Sterling, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.0%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sterling, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
359
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
10,032
31.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 44°F
50.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sterling, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities near Sterling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dock JunctionCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 9.4 |
| Country Club EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 4.6 |
| BrunswickCity | 8.4 mi | 17 |
| DarienCity | 9.3 mi | 21.2 |
| EverettCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| St. SimonsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16.5 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.6 |
| Jekyll IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9 |
| EuloniaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| CrescentCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.6 |
| WoodbineCity | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| HortenseCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| GardiCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
| NahuntaCity | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| HickoxCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sterling, GA in?
- Sterling is in Glynn County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Sterling, GA?
- About 2,091 people live in Sterling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sterling?
- Nearby places include Dock Junction (4.6 mi), Country Club Estates (6.6 mi), Brunswick (8.4 mi), Darien (9.3 mi), Everett (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023