Sterling
City in Rice County, Kansas
Sterling is a city in Rice County, Kansas, with 2,248 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,640 ft (500 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alden, 6.2 miles W.
- 2,248residents (2020 Census)
- 1,640 ftelevation · 500 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.8 km²
- 1,205 / sq mipopulation density
- 67579ZIP code
About Sterling
Sterling is a city in Rice County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,248. Sterling is home to Sterling College.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $54,922
- Median home value
- $133,000
- Median rent
- $689/mo
- Median age
- 29.4
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Sterling had 2,248 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,248 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,205 per sq mi (465 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Rice County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,248 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.86 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,640 ft (500 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2093° N, 98.2065° W |
| ZIP code | 67579 |
| Official website | sterling-kansas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2068200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Alden6.2 mi W
- Nickerson7.7 mi SE
- Lyons9.5 mi N
- Raymond12.2 mi W
- Chase12.7 mi NW
- Willowbrook13.8 mi SE
- The Highlands14.3 mi E
- Abbyville16.5 mi S
- Little River16.7 mi NE
- Plevna17.4 mi S
- Partridge17.9 mi S
- Hutchinson19.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Rice County, Kansas.
What is the population of Sterling, KS?
2,248 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, KS?
The ZIP code of Sterling is 67579.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
1,640 feet (500 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Alden (6.2 mi), Nickerson (7.7 mi), Lyons (9.5 mi), Raymond (12.2 mi), Chase (12.7 mi).
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