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 133 years ago in 1890.

Sterling County locator map
Location of Sterling County on Texas map.

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%
Altitude : 2,326 feet / 709 meters
Capital : Sterling City
Establishment : January 01, 1891
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 16:02:46 (19th April 2024)
Density : 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 13.08% (2010-2020)
Sterling County Texas Courthouse 2016 image
Sterling County Texas Courthouse 2016
Sterling County Texas Courthouse 2016 image
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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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

Sterling County has 6 neighbours.

  • 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

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