Sterling, Colorado
Sterling: city in Colorado.
About
Sterling is a city located in the county of Logan in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,777. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,078 inhabitants.
The city was created 158 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population | 14,078 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Logan County |
| Postal code | 80751 |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.6255,-103.2077 |
| Altitude | 3,875 feet / 1181 meters |
| Capital city | Sterling is capital of Logan County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1868 (158 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 06:01:59 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | -4.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 56℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Sterling is located at 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W (40.6255400, -103.2077100).
Sterling map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sterling
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 4.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,777 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,691 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,481 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,347 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,555 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,548 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,527 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,446 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,427 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,495 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,078 | -2.88% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Sterling
1CITY OF STERLING
421 N 4th St, Sterling, CO 80751 View details
Phone: +19705229700 | Website available
2Sterling City Government Dial
425 N 5th St, Sterling, CO 80751 View details
Phone: +19705226808 | Website available
People born in Sterling (16)
People born in Sterling, including politician Donald G. Brotzman, politician Cheri Jahn, politician Don Marostica, .
More notable people
- Dustin Fitzsimons (American actor) he was born in 19/12/1986
- Frederick Libby (American flying ace) he was born in 15/07/1892
- Jerry Sonnenberg (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1958
- Robert Propst (American inventor) he was born in 01/01/1921
- Bonnie S. Dunbar (American zoologist) she was born in 14/02/1948
- Nancy Ekholm Burkert (American illustrator) she was born in 16/02/1933
- Richard Weingardt (American engineer) he was born in 23/03/1938
- Steve Lebsock (American politician)
- Dick Dever (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1952
- Larry Barnes (American-football player (1931-2016)) he was born in 06/10/1931
- Mabel Landrum Torrey (American sculptress) she was born in 23/06/1886
- H. Lawrence Hinkley he was born in 16/05/1896
- Sandy Newsome (American politician)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sterling, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127732 | Northeastern Junior College | Sterling (CO) | 80751-2944 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sterling, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMG | Fort Morgan | South Ensign St and Main St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Post Office | Sterling (CO) | 80751 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Sterling, Illinois city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 14,313 people.
- Sterling, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 8,166 people.
- Sterling, Ohio unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States. with a population of 4,577 people.
- Sterling, Connecticut town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 3,764 people.
- Sterling, New York town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. with a population of 3,023 people.
- Sterling, Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,420 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Sterling distances to largest Colorado cities