Sterling
A city in Whiteside County, Illinois — population 14,313 as of 2020.
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This Afternoon
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms23% precip
Tonight
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely61% precip
Wednesday
72°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely65% precip
Wednesday Night
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms71% precip
In and around Sterling
See & do
- Amc Classic Sauk Valley 8
- Blackhawk Amusements
- Centennial Auditorium
- Central Memorial Park
- Central Park Yoga
Eat, drink & stay
- 3twelve Restaurant & Tavern
- Abby's Sterling
- 7 Brew Coffee
- Applebee's Grill + Bar
- Air Play Espresso and Bakery
Shops & services
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Sterling by the numbers
Population
14,313Population figure, 2020
Households & income
- Area
- 5.95 sq mi (15.4 km²), 0.22 sq mi water
- Median age
- 42.6
- Households
- 6,579
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $57,350
- Median house value
- $108,700
Municipal office
- Office
- MANAGER
- Address
- 212 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081
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