Sterling, Ohio
Sterling: unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States.
About
Sterling is a township located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,231. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,577 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population | 4,577 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Wayne County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.9676,-81.8485 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:05:23 (12th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 44276 |
| Population growth | 8.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Sterling is located at 40°58'3"N 81°50'54"W (40.9675600, -81.8484700).
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Weather
Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Sterling increased by 8.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,231 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,270 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,293 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,343 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,383 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,404 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,464 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,476 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,498 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,537 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,577 | 0.88% | estimation process |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sterling, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433138 | Wayne County Schools Career Center | Smithville (OH) | 44677 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sterling, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Creston Post Office | Creston (OH) | 44217 |
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, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 8,166 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 Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Orrville | 8,433 | City in ohio, USA |
| Rittman | 6,396 | City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States |
| Canaan | 4,989 | Township in Wayne County, Ohio |
| Wooster | 4,768 | City in Ohio |
| Doylestown | 3,075 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Creston | 2,184 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Dalton | 1,891 | Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States |
| West Salem | 1,528 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Shreve | 1,526 | Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sterling distances to largest Ohio cities