Sterling, Nebraska

Sterling: human settlement in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America

About

Sterling is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 476 and a population density of 451 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 454 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Sterling

Population 454 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
County Johnson County
Postal code 68443
Area 1.05 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.4592,-96.3775
Altitude 1,188 feet / 362 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 14:58:10 (15th April 2026)
Density 431 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.85% (2010-2020)
Weather 73℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather

Geography

Sterling is located at 40°27'33"N 96°22'39"W (40.4591700, -96.3775100).

Sterling map

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Weather

73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 to 13 mph W Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Official website of Sterling

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 4.85% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 476 - census
2011 477 0.21% estimation process
2012 474 -0.63% estimation process
2013 471 -0.64% estimation process
2014 467 -0.86% estimation process
2015 470 0.64% estimation process
2016 468 -0.43% estimation process
2017 463 -1.08% estimation process
2018 464 0.22% estimation process
2019 459 -1.09% estimation process
2020 454 -1.1% estimation process
Sterling zip code is 68443. County name: Johnson, County fips: 31097
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

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

Code Name City ZIP
456287 College of Hair Design-East Campus Lincoln (NE) 68526

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

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

Code Name Address Type
LNK Lincoln 201 North 7th St. RAIL
OMA Omaha 1003 S. 9th Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Sterling.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Adam Post Office Adams (NE) 68301

Other places with the same name (13)

  • Sterling, Virginia census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US with a population of 27,822 people.
  • Sterling, Illinois city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States with a population of 14,313 people.
  • Sterling, Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 14,078 people.
  • 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, Utah town in Sanpete County, Utah. with a population of 326 people.
  • Sterling, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 204 people.
  • Sterling, North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 161 people.

Other cities in Johnson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , NE.

City Name Population Title
Tecumseh 1,578 City and county seat of Johnson County, Nebraska
Cook 300 Human settlement in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America
Elk Creek 91 Village in Nebraska
Crab Orchard 36 Village in Nebraska, United States