| Population | 5,282 (2010-2014), rank #477 |
| Population Growth | -9.29% since 2000, rank #952 |
| Population Density: | 88.32/sq mi, rank #623 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,866 at 2010-2014—47.03% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $123,700 at 2010-2014—61.91% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 59.03 sq mi, rank #333 |
| Water Area: | 0.78 sq mi (1.30%), rank #239 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Area: | Sterling, IL |
| Counties: | Whiteside County, Carroll County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s7.gif\") , rank #642 |
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