Sterling County, Texas
Sterling County: county in Texas, United States.
About
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.
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 | 22:10:18 (15th September 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 15.05% (2010-2020) |
Sterling County Texas Courthouse 2016 image
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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Sterling County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sterling County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Official website of Sterling County
Official Website- Sterling City
Demographics
The population of Sterling County increased by 15.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,143 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,170 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,191 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,229 | 3.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,340 | 9.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,333 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,339 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,287 | -3.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,304 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,291 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,315 | 1.86% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
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