Sterling

Population

14,313 (2020)

Type

City

Area

5.95 sq mi (15.4 km²), 0.22 sq mi water

Median age

40.4

Households

8,833

Persons per household

2.4

Median household income

$53,286

Average house value

$103,500

Businesses

489

Employees

10,427

Government

CITY OF STERLING

Government office

212 3RD AVE, STERLING, IL 61081