Sterling City

City in Sterling County, Texas

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Sterling City is a city in Sterling County, Texas, with 1,121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,287 ft (697 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carlsbad, 25.7 miles SE.

About Sterling City

Sterling City is a city in and the county seat of Sterling County, Texas, United States. Its population was 1,121 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Sterling City

Median household income
$66,615
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$952/mo
Median age
29.9
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Sterling City, TX population

Sterling City had 1,121 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,121
Density1,145 per sq mi (442 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sterling City at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountySterling County
TypeCity
Population1,121 (2020)
Land area0.98 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Elevation2,287 ft (697 m)
Coordinates31.8392° N, 100.9859° W
ZIP code76951
Official websitesterlingcitytexas.com
Census code (GEOID)4870232

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sterling City

What county is Sterling City in?

Sterling City is in Sterling County, Texas.

What is the population of Sterling City, TX?

1,121 people lived in Sterling City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sterling City, TX?

The ZIP code of Sterling City is 76951.

What is the elevation of Sterling City?

2,287 feet (697 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sterling City?

Carlsbad (25.7 mi), Forsan (29.1 mi), Garden City (29.6 mi), Robert Lee (29.7 mi), Grape Creek (31.3 mi).

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