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Sterling

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
5.946
State:
Illinois

Sterling is a city located in Whiteside County, Illinois. Sterling has a 2026 population of 14,535. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually but its population has decreased by -2.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,837 in 2020.

14.5K
Total Population
2,445
Density (mi²)
9 0.06%
Growth

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)