| Population | 15,208 (2010-2014), rank #161 |
| Population Growth | -1.57% since 2000, rank #770 |
| Population Density: | 2,559.46/sq mi, rank #173 |
| Median Household Income: | $41,413 at 2010-2014—9.95% increase since 2000, rank #933 |
| Median House Price: | $83,300 at 2010-2014—17.82% increase since 2000, rank #765 |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 5.71 sq mi, rank #222 |
| Water Area: | 0.23 sq mi (3.92%), rank #121 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Area: | Sterling, IL |
| Counties: | Whiteside County, Lee County |
| School District: | ![](\"http://www.usa.com/img/s7.gif\") , rank #719 |
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