| Population | 9,111 (2010-2014), rank #236 |
| Population Growth | -4.90% since 2000, rank #877 |
| Population Density: | 2,404.25/sq mi, rank #190 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,834 at 2010-2014—1.14% increase since 2000, rank #1170 |
| Median House Price: | $76,500 at 2010-2014—21.82% increase since 2000, rank #854 |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 3.66 sq mi, rank #336 |
| Water Area: | 0.13 sq mi (3.55%), rank #194 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Area: | Sterling, IL |
| Counties: | Whiteside County, Lee County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s5.gif\") , rank #1012 |
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