This was 8.8 percent lower than the state average of 44.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 377.
96.4 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 | 8 | 3.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 37 | 16.8 |
| GED or alternative credential | 2 | 0.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 27 | 12.3 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 67 | 30.5 |
| Associate's degree | 44 | 20 |
| Bachelor's degree | 24 | 10.9 |
| Master's degree | 11 | 5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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