How old are the homes in Sterling City, TX?

Name: Age of homes in Sterling City, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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42.9% (±12.7 points) of the homes in Sterling City, TX were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.5% were built before 1940.

5.9% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 42.9% (±12.7 points)
Built before 1940: 2.5%
Built 2010 or later: 5.9%

When the homes in Sterling City were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Sterling City	Sterling County	Texas	United States
2020 or later	0.8% (±1.1 points)	0.6%	4.0%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	5.1% (±3.7 points)	6.7%	17.4%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	5.1% (±4.4 points)	5.2%	17.9%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	14.1% (±7.5 points)	20.0%	12.8%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	32.1% (±12.2 points)	26.3%	14.7%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	12.6% (±7.1 points)	10.9%	13.1%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	11.4% (±6.8 points)	11.1%	7.7%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	14.6% (±6.9 points)	11.1%	6.6%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	1.8% (±1.9 points)	3.1%	2.7%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	2.5% (±3.8 points)	5.2%	3.1%	11.7%

In Sterling City, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Sterling County (41.4%).

It is not measurably different from Texas (33.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (49.7%).

Statewide, it ranks 731 of 1,422.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (30.3%) and the share built before 1980 (42.9%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Sterling City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Sterling City
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Sterling City	—	42.9% (±12.7 points)	—
Forsan	29 mi	76.7% (±36.5 points)	Not measurably different
Robert Lee	30 mi	68.5% (±18.0 points)	Higher
Grape Creek	31 mi	33.3% (±12.4 points)	Not measurably different
Westbrook	36 mi	70.0% (±33.7 points)	Not measurably different
Coahoma	37 mi	67.3% (±19.6 points)	Higher
Colorado City	39 mi	87.6% (±17.6 points)	Higher
Big Spring	40 mi	79.8% (±6.5 points)	Higher
Bronte	41 mi	67.3% (±14.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Robert Lee, TX (68.5%), Coahoma, TX (67.3%), Colorado City, TX (87.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Sterling City

How old are most homes in Sterling City?

42.9% of homes in Sterling City, TX were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Sterling City need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 30.3% and 42.9% of homes in Sterling City were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Sterling City?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling City city, Texas

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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