Sterling, Connecticut
Sterling: Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
About
Sterling is a town located in the county of Windham in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,830 and a population density of 140 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,764 inhabitants.
The town was created 230 years ago in 1793.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population : | 3,764 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Connecticut (United States) |
| County : | Windham County |
| Postal code : | 06377 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 860 |
| Area : | 27.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 384 feet / 117 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1794 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:45:42 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 138 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sterling is located at 41°42'27"N 71°49'43"W (41.7076000, -71.8286800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sterling
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sterling decreased by 1.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,830 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,801 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,792 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,774 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,752 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,745 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,734 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,748 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,778 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,782 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,764 | -0.48% | estimation process |
People born in Sterling (3)
People born in Sterling, including journalist Charles Dow, specialist in literature Donald Clifford Gallup, philanthropist Allen Cleveland Lewis, .
List
Schools in Sterling
College & universities near Sterling, CT
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130217 | Quinebaug Valley Community College | Danielson (CT) | 06239-1436 |
| 217305 | New England Institute of Technology | East Greenwich (RI) | 02818-1205 |
| 217475 | Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick (RI) | 02886-1807 |
| 455965 | Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Cranston | Cranston (RI) | 02920 |
| 485582 | MKG Beauty & Business | Cranston (RI) | 02920-4358 |
Stations (25)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sterling, CT
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX | Foxwoods Casino, Connecticut | 39 Norwich Westerley Rd. | BUS |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| WLY | Westerly station | 14 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| MYS | Mystic station | 2 Roosevelt Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Sterling
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| On Post Office | Oneco (CT) | 06373 |
| Moosu Post Office | Moosup (CT) | 06354 |
| Central Villag Post Office | Central Village (CT) | 06332 |
| Plainfield Post Office | Plainfield (CT) | 06374 |
| Danielson Post Office | Danielson (CT) | 06239 |
Other places with the same name (14)
- 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 , Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 14,078 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 , 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 Windham County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Windham County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Windham | 24,463 | Town in Connecticut |
| Willimantic | 17,737 | Town in the U. |
| Killingly Center | 17,282 | City in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Plainfield | 15,084 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Putnam | 9,372 | Town in Connecticut |
| Thompson | 9,371 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Brooklyn | 8,280 | Town in Connecticut |
| Woodstock | 7,834 | Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Canterbury | 5,088 | Town in Connecticut, USA |
| Ashford | 4,246 | Town of the United States |
| Pomfret | 4,196 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Danielson | 4,006 | Borough in the town of Killingly in Windham County, Connecticut, United States |
| Moosup | 3,231 | Census designated place |
| Chaplin | 2,232 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| Hampton | 1,841 | City in Connecticut |
| Eastford | 1,800 | Human settlement in Windham County, Connecticut, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sterling distances to largest Connecticut cities
