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Sterling (IL) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

6th Ave
4th Ave
5th Ave
3rd Ave
E 19th St
2nd Ave
Freeport Rd
1st Ave
11th Ave
7th Ave
14th Ave
12th Ave
16th Ave
15th Ave
W 6th St
Locust St
19th Ave
Front St
PO Box
Ave L
Penrose Rd
17th Ave
Fulfs Rd
W 7th St
Indian Ridge Rd
Ave J
W 13th St
13th Ave
W 4th St
W 11th St

Population of Sterling, Illinois

StateIllinois
Land Area (mi²)5.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)2,531.5/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.41% (-61)
Growth Since 2020-0.89% (-132)
Rank in State164th
Rank in Country3020th

The population of Sterling, IL in 2022 is estimated to be 14,642. This is a decrease of -0.41% (-61 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Sterling by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Sterling by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Sterling by Age

Sterling Population Pyramid 2022
Sterling Median Age
42
Total
40.8
Male
43.9
Female
Sterling Sex Ratio
50.36%
7,440
Male
49.64%
7,334
Female
Sterling Age Dependency Ratio
33.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
34.9
Child Dependency Ratio
Sterling Adults
11,708
Adults
(2,934 of whom are seniors) in Sterling.

Population of Sterling by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate
Streets