What is the population of Sterling?

The population of Sterling, KS is 204.

Where is Sterling located?

Sterling, KS is located at latitude 38.2100100 and longitude -98.2070100. It is in United States.

What is the area of Sterling?

The area of Sterling, KS is 4.424063 km².

What is the elevation of Sterling?

Sterling, KS has an elevation of 500 meters (1640 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Sterling in?

Sterling, KS is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Sterling in?

Sterling is in the state of Kansas, United States.

What county is Sterling, KS in?

Sterling is in Rice County, Kansas.

How has the population of Sterling changed?

The population of Sterling, KS has decreased from 221 (2010) to 204 (2020), a change of -7.7%.

Sterling, KS - Geographic Facts & Maps

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
Latitude & Longitude	38.2100,-98.2070
Altitude	1,640 feet / 500 meters
Time Zone	America/Chicago
Local time	07:32:03 (6th November 2026)
Density	46 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	-7.69% (2010-2020)
Weather	35℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Sterling is located at 38°12'36"N 98°12'25"W (38.2100100, -98.2070100).

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Weather

35°F

Partly Cloudy

5 mph N Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 7.69% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	221	-	census
2011	213	-3.62%	estimation process
2012	210	-1.41%	estimation process
2013	210	0%	estimation process
2014	212	0.95%	estimation process
2015	213	0.47%	estimation process
2016	210	-1.41%	estimation process
2017	206	-1.9%	estimation process
2018	205	-0.49%	estimation process
2019	206	0.49%	estimation process
2020	204	-0.97%	estimation process

Sterling zip code is 67579. County name: Rice, County fips: 20159

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Sterling, KS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
155937	Sterling College	Sterling (KS)	67579

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Sterling, KS. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
HUT	Hutchinson	North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave	RAIL
NEW	Newton	414 North Main St.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Sterling.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Sterling Post Office	Sterling (KS)	67579

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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

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