Sterling, Massachusetts
Sterling: town in Massachusetts.
About
Sterling is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,808. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,166 inhabitants.
The town was created 306 years ago in 1719.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population | 8,166 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Postal code | 01564 |
| Area | 81843624 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4376,-71.7606 |
| Altitude | 502 feet / 153 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1720 (306 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:24:52 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 4.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sterling is located at 42°26'15"N 71°45'38"W (42.4375900, -71.7606300).
Sterling map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Sterling increased by 4.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,808 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,817 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,847 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,865 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,920 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,965 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,025 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,128 | 1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,168 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,174 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,166 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Sterling
11835 Town Hall
31 Main St, Sterling, MA 01564 View details
Phone: +19784223041
People born in Sterling (11)
People born in Sterling, including bodybuilder Jay Cutler, politician William Nichols, politician Le Gage Pratt, .
More notable people
- Prentiss Mellen (American judge) he was born in 11/10/1764
- Nathaniel Wright (American politician) he was born in 13/02/1785
- Patrick Tatten (American actor) he was born in 21/01/1981
- Mary Blood Mellen (American painter) she was born in 13/05/1819
- Kevin A. Ohlson (United States Circuit Judge) he was born in 29/03/1960
- Edwin Conant he was born in 20/08/1810
- John A. Goodwin (American educator, journalist and politician) he was born in 21/05/1824
- Mary Kendall Loring Colvin (American suffragist) she was born in 14/11/1869
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sterling, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167738 | Salter College-West Boylston | West Boylston (MA) | 01583 |
Nearby Transit Stations (31)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sterling, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Post Office | Sterling (MA) | 01564 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Sterling, Illinois city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 14,313 people.
- Sterling, Colorado city in Colorado. with a population of 14,078 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.
Other cities in Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Clinton | 13,952 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
Distance to Other Cities
Sterling distances to largest Massachusetts cities