| Population | 14,400 (2010-2014), rank #295 |
| Population Growth | -3.11% since 2000, rank #751 |
| Population Density: | 196.64/sq mi, rank #506 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,858 at 2010-2014—3.37% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $84,800 at 2010-2014—22.01% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 71.13 sq mi, rank #245 |
| Water Area: | 2.10 sq mi (2.86%), rank #88 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Area: | Sterling, IL |
| Counties: | Whiteside County, Lee County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s5.gif\") , rank #1062 |
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