Sterling
City in Logan County, Colorado
Sterling is a city in Logan County, Colorado, with 13,735 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,875 ft (1,181 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Atwood, 6.5 miles SW.
- 13,735residents (2020 Census)
- 3,875 ftelevation · 1,181 m
- 7.6 sq miland area · 19.7 km²
- 1,803 / sq mipopulation density
- 80751ZIP code
About Sterling
Sterling is a home rule municipality and the county seat and most populous municipality of Logan County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 13,735 at the 2020 census. Sterling is the largest city in the Eastern Plains region of Colorado and the site of the domed Logan County Courthouse, built in 1909. The city is also home to Northeastern Junior College, enrolling over 1,500 students annually.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $43,283
- Median home value
- $217,400
- Median rent
- $1,031/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Sterling had 13,735 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,735 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,803 per sq mi (696 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Logan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,735 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.62 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6205° N, 103.1926° W |
| ZIP code | 80751 |
| Official website | sterlingcolo.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0873935 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Atwood6.5 mi SW
- Padroni11.2 mi N
- Iliff11.7 mi NE
- Merino12.7 mi SW
- Fleming19.0 mi E
- Peetz23.9 mi N
- Crook26.3 mi NE
- Hillrose26.8 mi SW
- Snyder29.0 mi SW
- Haxtun29.5 mi E
- Lorenzo, NE30.7 mi N
- Akron31.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Logan County, Colorado.
What is the population of Sterling, CO?
13,735 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, CO?
The ZIP code of Sterling is 80751.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
3,875 feet (1,181 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Atwood (6.5 mi), Padroni (11.2 mi), Iliff (11.7 mi), Merino (12.7 mi), Fleming (19.0 mi).
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