Sterling
City in Whiteside County, Illinois
Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, with 14,764 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 676 ft (206 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rock Falls, 1.9 miles S.
- 14,764residents (2020 Census)
- 676 ftelevation · 206 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.4 km²
- 2,483 / sq mipopulation density
- 61037ZIP code
About Sterling
Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 14,782 at the 2020 census, down from 15,370 in 2010. Formerly nicknamed "The Heart of American Hardware," the city has long been associated with manufacturing and the steel industry.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $57,350
- Median home value
- $108,700
- Median rent
- $859/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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Sterling had 14,764 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,764 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,483 per sq mi (959 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Whiteside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,764 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.95 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7997° N, 89.6959° W |
| ZIP code | 61037 |
| Official website | ci.sterling.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1772546 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Rock Falls1.9 mi S
- Galt3.1 mi W
- Como4.3 mi SW
- Nelson4.6 mi E
- Coleta8.9 mi NW
- Harmon9.0 mi SE
- Dixon11.6 mi E
- Milledgeville12.0 mi N
- Tampico12.5 mi S
- Lyndon13.1 mi SW
- Deer Grove13.1 mi S
- Morrison13.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of Sterling, IL?
14,764 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, IL?
The ZIP code of Sterling is 61037.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
676 feet (206 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Rock Falls (1.9 mi), Galt (3.1 mi), Como (4.3 mi), Nelson (4.6 mi), Coleta (8.9 mi).
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