Sterling, Kansas
Sterling: City in Kansas
About
Sterling is a city located in the county of Rice in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 221 and a population density of 50 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 204 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population : | 204 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Rice County |
| Postal code : | 67579 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 4.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,640 feet / 500 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 17:27:47 (25th April 2024) |
| Density : | 46 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sterling is located at 38°12'36"N 98°12'25"W (38.2100100, -98.2070100).
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Official website of Sterling
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 8.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 221 | - | census |
| 2011 | 213 | -3.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 210 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 210 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 212 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 213 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 210 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 206 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 205 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 206 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 204 | -0.98% | estimation process |
Sterling zip code is 67579.
County name: Rice, County
fips: 20159
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Schools in Sterling
College & universities near Sterling, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155937 | Sterling College | Sterling (KS) | 67579 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sterling, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUT | Hutchinson | North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave | RAIL |
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Sterling
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Post Office | Sterling (KS) | 67579 |
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- 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 , Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,420 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 , North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 161 people.
Other cities in Rice County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rice County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lyons | 3,433 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Crawford | 941 | Unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas |
| Little River | 470 | City in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Chase | 429 | City in Kansas, USA |
| Geneseo | 254 | City in Kansas |
| Bushton | 250 | Human settlement in Rice County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Alden | 139 | City in Kansas, United States of America |
| Mitchell | 118 | Unincorporated community in Mitchell Township, Rice County, Kansas |
| Raymond | 75 | City in Kansas |
| Galt | 67 | Unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas |
| Frederick | 18 | Village in in Rice County, Kansas, United States |
