Sterling, New York
Sterling: Town in Cayuga County, New York, United States
About
Sterling is a town located in the county of Cayuga in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,040 and a population density of 65 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,023 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population : | 3,023 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Cayuga County |
| Postal code : | 13156 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 315 |
| Area : | 47.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 344 feet / 105 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:48:48 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 64 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sterling is located at 43°19'33"N 76°38'42"W (43.3259000, -76.6449500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 0.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,040 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,061 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,059 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,059 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,045 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,026 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,025 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,030 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,025 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,015 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,023 | 0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Sterling (3)
People born in Sterling, including mayor, born 1783 John Townsend, lawyer and politician Alfred L. Cary, biochemist Thressa Stadtman, .
List
Schools in Sterling
College & universities near Sterling, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196194 | SUNY College at Oswego | Oswego (NY) | 13126 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sterling, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Sterling
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Post Office | Sterling (NY) | 13156 |
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- 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 , 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 , 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 Cayuga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cayuga County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 25,915 | City in Cayuga County, New York |
| Aurora | 13,783 | Village in Cayuga County, New York |
| Centerport | 5,457 | Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York |
| Owasco | 3,588 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Sennett | 3,349 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Fleming | 2,505 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Cato | 2,416 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Ira | 2,185 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Genoa | 1,943 | Town in New York, USA |
| Throop | 1,910 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Locke | 1,907 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Ledyard | 1,797 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Conquest | 1,713 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Weedsport | 1,683 | City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
| Montezuma | 1,217 | Town in New York, USA |
| Moravia | 1,198 | Human settlement in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sterling distances to largest New York cities
