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, rank #35| Population | 57,680 (2010-2014), rank #25 |
| Population Growth | -4.90% since 2000, rank #80 |
| Population Density: | 82.81/sq mi, rank #30 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,343 at 2010-2014—19.80% increase since 2000, rank #51 |
| Median House Price: | $99,200 at 2010-2014—31.04% increase since 2000, rank #45 |
| Time Zone: | Central GMT -6:00 with Daylight Saving in the Summer |
| Land Area: | 684.25 sq mi, rank #26 |
| Water Area: | 12.28 sq mi (1.76%), rank #27 |
| State: | Illinois |
| Area: | Sterling, IL |
| School District: | , rank #35 |