Sterling, Massachusetts
Sterling: Town in Massachusetts
About
Sterling is a town located in the county of Worcester in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,808. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,166 inhabitants.
The town was created 304 years ago in 1719.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| Population : | 8,166 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Worcester County |
| Postal code : | 01564 |
| Area : | 81843624 km2 |
| Altitude : | 502 feet / 153 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1720 (304 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:42:16 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 4.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sterling is located at 42°26'15"N 71°45'38"W (42.4375900, -71.7606300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sterling
Demographics
The population of Sterling increased by 4.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,808 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,817 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,847 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,865 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,920 | 0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,965 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,025 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,128 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,168 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,174 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,166 | -0.1% | estimation process |
Sterling zip code is 01564.
County name: Worcester, County
fips: 25027
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Other Places in Sterling
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People born in Sterling (11)
People born in Sterling, including bodybuilder Jay Cutler, politician William Nichols, politician Le Gage Pratt, .
List
- Prentiss Mellen (American judge) he was born in 11/10/1764
- Nathaniel Wright (American politician) he was born in 13/02/1785
- Patrick Tatten (American actor) he was born in 21/01/1981
- Mary Blood Mellen (American painter) she was born in 13/05/1819
- Kevin A. Ohlson (United States Circuit Judge) he was born in 29/03/1960
- Edwin Conant he was born in 20/08/1810
- John A. Goodwin (American educator, journalist and politician) he was born in 21/05/1824
- Mary Kendall Loring Colvin (American suffragist) she was born in 14/11/1869
Schools in Sterling
College & universities near Sterling, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167738 | Salter College-West Boylston | West Boylston (MA) | 01583 |
Stations (31)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sterling, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOR | Union Station | 2 Washington Square | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| NSH | Nashua, NH | 8 North Southwood Drive | BUS |
| WOB | Anderson Regional Transportation Center | 100 Atlantic Ave. | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
Post offices near Sterling
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Post Office | Sterling (MA) | 01564 |
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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 , Colorado city in Colorado with a population of 14,078 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 Worcester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worcester County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 184,570 | The second most populous city in Massachusetts. |
| Leominster | 41,548 | The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Fitchburg | 40,310 | The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts. |
| Shrewsbury | 38,910 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Milford | 28,965 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Gardner | 20,585 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Holden | 19,259 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Grafton | 19,082 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westborough | 19,063 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Webster | 16,822 | City in Massachusetts, US |
| Southbridge | 16,788 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Auburn | 16,701 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Northbridge | 16,621 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Northborough | 15,038 | City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Uxbridge | 14,352 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts |
| Millbury | 13,973 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sterling distances to largest Massachusetts cities
