Sterling County, Texas
Sterling County: county in Texas, United States
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Sterling County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,143. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,315 inhabitants. Its county seat is Sterling City. The county was created 135 years ago in 1890.
County Snapshot
Sterling County at a glance
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Sterling CityPopulation 998
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Quick Facts about Sterling County
| Population | 1,315 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2392 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.01% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8279,-101.0500 |
| Altitude | 2,326 feet / 709 meters |
| Capital | Sterling City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1891 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:16:27 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 13.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 90℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sterling County is located at 31°49'40"N 101°3'0"W (31.8278800, -101.0500100). It has 6 neighbors: Coke County, Glasscock County, Howard County, Mitchell County, Reagan County and Tom Green County.
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The largest city of Sterling County is Sterling City with a population of 998. . See all Sterling County cities & populated places.
Sterling County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sterling County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling City | 998 | City in Texas, USA |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sterling County
Official Website- Sterling City
Demographics
The population of Sterling County increased by 13.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,143 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,170 | 2.31% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,191 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,229 | 3.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,340 | 8.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,333 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,339 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,287 | -4.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,304 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,291 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,315 | 1.83% | estimation process |
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | This Travis County community, situated at an elevation of 469 feet, is known for its Colorado River industrial areas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |