Sterling, Pennsylvania
Sterling: Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
About
Sterling is a township located in the county of Clearfield in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,450 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,420 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population : | 1,420 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Clearfield County |
| Area : | 27.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,253 feet / 1601 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:07:03 (26th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 18463 |
| Density : | 52 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.11% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sterling is located at 40°49'49"N 78°20'31"W (40.8303400, -78.3419600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 2.11% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,450 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,448 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,440 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,433 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,430 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,426 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,420 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,417 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,421 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,423 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,420 | -0.21% | estimation process |
Sterling zip code is 18463.
County name: Wayne, County
fips: 42127
Schools in Sterling
College & universities near Sterling, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430908 | Clearfield County Career and Technology Center | Clearfield (PA) | 16830 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sterling, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYR | Tyrone | Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St. | RAIL |
| ALT | Altoona Transportation Center | 1231 11th Avenue | RAIL |
| HGD | Huntingdon | Fourth and Allegheny Sts. | RAIL |
| LEW | Lewistown | 150 Helen Street | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Sterling
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbin Post Office | Brisbin (PA) | 16620 |
Other places with the same name (14)
- Sterling , Virginia census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US with a population of 27,822 people.
- 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 , 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 , Oklahoma town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 777 people.
- Sterling , Michigan human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 498 people.
- Sterling , Nebraska human settlement in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 454 people.
- Sterling , Utah town in Sanpete County, Utah. United States with a population of 326 people.
- Sterling , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 204 people.
- Sterling , North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 161 people.
Other cities in Clearfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clearfield County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | 24,549 | City in Lehigh and Northampton counties, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Sandy | 10,357 | Town in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Mount Joy | 8,264 | Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| DuBois | 7,287 | City of Pennsylvania |
| Clearfield | 5,784 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Barrett | 4,145 | Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania |
| Treasure Lake | 3,861 | Census designated place |
| Ashland | 2,668 | Borough in northwestern Schuylkill county in the U. |
| Curwensville | 2,359 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Eden | 2,237 | Township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania |
| Beccaria | 1,692 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Graham | 1,338 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Bigler | 1,220 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Osceola Mills | 1,058 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Plymptonville | 981 | Census designated place |
| Karthaus | 917 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Sterling distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
