Sterling, Colorado

Sterling: City in Colorado

About

Sterling is a city located in the county of Logan in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,777. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,078 inhabitants.

The city was created 156 years ago in 1867.

Sterling locator map
Location of Sterling on Colorado map.

Quick Facts about Sterling

Population : 14,078 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Colorado (United States)
County : Logan County
Postal code : 80751
Phone Area Codes : 970
Water as percent of area : 0%
Land as percent of area : 100%
Altitude : 3,875 feet / 1181 meters
Capital city : Sterling is capital of Logan County
Establishment : January 01, 1868 (156 years ago)
Time Zone : Mountain Time Zone
Local time : 11:03:24 (23rd December 2024)
Population growth : -4.97% (2010-2020)
Sterling CO main street image
Sterling CO main street
Sterling CO main street image

Geography

Sterling is located at 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W (40.6255400, -103.2077100).

Sterling map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 4.97% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,777 - census
2011 14,691 -0.59% estimation process
2012 14,481 -1.45% estimation process
2013 14,347 -0.93% estimation process
2014 14,555 1.43% estimation process
2015 14,548 -0.05% estimation process
2016 14,527 -0.14% estimation process
2017 14,446 -0.56% estimation process
2018 14,427 -0.13% estimation process
2019 14,495 0.47% estimation process
2020 14,078 -2.96% estimation process

Sterling zip code is 80751. County name: Logan, County fips: 08075

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People born in Sterling (16)

People born in Sterling, including politician Donald G. Brotzman, politician Cheri Jahn, politician Don Marostica, .

List

Schools in Sterling

College & universities near Sterling, CO

Code Name City ZIP
127732 Northeastern Junior College Sterling (CO) 80751-2944

Stations (1)

Amtrak & bus stations near Sterling, CO

Code Name Address Type
FMG Fort Morgan South Ensign St and Main St RAIL

Post offices near Sterling

Post Office Name City ZIP
Sterling Post Office Sterling (CO) 80751

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  • Sterling , Virginia census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, US with a population of 27,822 people.
  • Sterling , Illinois city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States with a population of 14,313 people.
  • Sterling , Massachusetts town in Massachusetts with a population of 8,166 people.
  • Sterling , Ohio unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States with a population of 4,577 people.
  • Sterling , Connecticut town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 3,764 people.
  • Sterling , New York town in Cayuga County, New York, United States with a population of 3,023 people.
  • Sterling , Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,420 people.
  • Sterling , Oklahoma town in Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States with a population of 777 people.
  • Sterling , Michigan human settlement in Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 498 people.
  • Sterling , Nebraska human settlement in Johnson County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 454 people.
  • Sterling , Utah town in Sanpete County, Utah. United States with a population of 326 people.
  • Sterling , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 204 people.
  • Sterling , North Dakota unincorporated community in North Dakota with a population of 161 people.

Other cities in Logan County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Logan County , CO.

City Name Population Title
Fleming 405 Town in Colorado, USA
Merino 281 Human settlement in Logan County, Colorado, United States of America
Iliff 272 Human settlement in Logan County, Colorado, United States of America
Peetz 237 Human settlement in Logan County, Colorado, United States of America
Crook 110 Town of the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Sterling distances to largest Colorado cities