| Population | 6,973 (2010-2014), rank #429 |
| Population Growth | -10.38% since 2000, rank #981 |
| Population Density: | 45.90/sq mi, rank #766 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,161 at 2010-2014—27.91% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Median House Price: | $114,300 at 2010-2014—35.75% increase since 2000, see rank |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 151.69 sq mi, rank #26 |
| Water Area: | 0.22 sq mi (0.15%), rank #476 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Area: | Sterling, IL |
| Counties: | Whiteside County, Carroll County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s8.gif\") , rank #382 |
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