| Population | 21,617 (2010-2014), rank #230 |
| Population Growth | -5.37% since 2000, rank #838 |
| Population Density: | 172.09/sq mi, rank #522 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,020 at 2010-2014—20.10% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $95,400 at 2010-2014—22.94% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 123.54 sq mi, rank #59 |
| Water Area: | 2.07 sq mi (1.65%), rank #89 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Area: | Sterling, IL |
| Counties: | Whiteside County, Lee County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s7.gif\") , rank #801 |
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