Sterling, Illinois Population 2022
Sterling is a city located in Whiteside County Illinois. Sterling has a 2020 population of 14,642. Sterling is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -0.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,764 in 2010.
The average household income in Sterling is $61,153 with a poverty rate of 11.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $698 per month, and the median house value is $89,900. The median age in Sterling is 41 years, 40.2 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Sterling Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterlingwas:
- White: 87.28%
- Two or more races: 6.76%
- Black or African American: 2.26%
- Other race: 2.01%
- Asian: 1.55%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.09%
- Native American: 0.05%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,486 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 58,286 | -200 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 57,766 | -520 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 57,468 | -298 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 57,021 | -447 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 56,919 | -102 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 56,476 | -443 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 55,955 | -521 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 55,553 | -402 | -0.72% |
| 2019 | 55,175 | -378 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 54,797 | -378 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 54,419 | -378 | -0.69% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,895 | 87.28% |
| Black or African American | 334 | 2.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 229 | 1.55% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 297 | 2.01% |
| Two or More Races | 998 | 6.76% |
Sterling Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,411 | 2.24 | 60.4 |
| Married | 2,342 | 2.95 | 84.8 |
| Male | 180 | 2.88 | 66.1 |
| Female | 1,101 | 3.13 | 55 |
| Non Family | 2,788 | 1.24 | 41.7 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 424 | 4.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 829 | 7.98% |
| High School Graduate | 3,669 | 35.33% |
| Some College | 2,655 | 25.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,060 | 10.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,072 | 10.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 676 | 6.51% |
Sterling Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 152 | 115 | 53 |
| White | 7,763 | 7,027 | 1,432 |
| 2+ Races | 490 | 411 | 67 |
| Hispanic | 1,909 | 1,496 | 225 |
| Black | 290 | 242 | 18 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | |
| Other Race | 256 | 173 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.87%.
$35,345
Average Earnings
$38,756
Average Male
$30,762
Average Female
Sterling Language by Age
Sterling Language
87.89% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 12.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.92% of the population.
Sterling Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 998 | 364 | 36.47% |
| Black | 324 | 48 | 14.81% |
| Hispanic | 3,398 | 367 | 10.80% |
| White | 9,872 | 962 | 9.74% |
| Asian | 229 | 12 | 5.24% |
| Other | 7 | NaN% |
11.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.26%
Male Poverty Rate
10.44%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sterling
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Multiple, with 36.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.94%.
Sterling Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Sterling Married by Age and Sex
Sterling Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Sterling Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 972 | 9.44% |
| Black | 10 | 3.24% |
| Other Race | 12 | 4.46% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 3.69% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 5.19% |
Sterling Veterans by Education
10.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.78%
Born in Sterling
94.69%
Native Born
5.31%
Foreign Born
3.88%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.69% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 75.78% having been born in Illinois. 3.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 3,998 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 5,087 | 1,089 | 2.44% |
| 1890 | 5,824 | 737 | 1.36% |
| 1900 | 6,309 | 485 | 0.80% |
| 1910 | 7,467 | 1,158 | 1.70% |
| 1920 | 8,182 | 715 | 0.92% |
| 1930 | 10,012 | 1,830 | 2.04% |
| 1940 | 11,363 | 1,351 | 1.27% |
| 1950 | 12,817 | 1,454 | 1.21% |
| 1960 | 15,688 | 2,871 | 2.04% |
| 1970 | 16,113 | 425 | 0.27% |
| 1980 | 16,281 | 168 | 0.10% |
| 1990 | 15,132 | -1,149 | -0.73% |
| 2000 | 15,451 | 319 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 15,370 | -81 | -0.05% |
| 2011 | 15,309 | -61 | -0.40% |
| 2012 | 15,248 | -61 | -0.40% |
| 2013 | 15,187 | -61 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 15,126 | -61 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 15,065 | -61 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 15,004 | -61 | -0.40% |
| 2017 | 14,943 | -61 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 14,882 | -61 | -0.41% |
| 2019 | 14,821 | -61 | -0.41% |
| 2020 | 14,764 | -57 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 14,703 | -61 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 14,642 | -61 | -0.41% |