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.
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 : | 17:45:08 (9th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -4.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sterling is located at 40°37'32"N 103°12'28"W (40.6255400, -103.2077100).
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Official website of Sterling
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
- Dustin Fitzsimons (American actor) he was born in 19/12/1986
- Frederick Libby (American flying ace) he was born in 15/07/1892
- Jerry Sonnenberg (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1958
- Robert Propst (American inventor) he was born in 01/01/1921
- Bonnie S. Dunbar (American zoologist) she was born in 14/02/1948
- Nancy Ekholm Burkert (American illustrator) she was born in 16/02/1933
- Richard Weingardt (American engineer) he was born in 23/03/1938
- Steve Lebsock (American politician)
- Dick Dever (American politician) he was born in 11/02/1952
- Larry Barnes (American-football player (1931-2016)) he was born in 06/10/1931
- Mabel Landrum Torrey (American sculptress) she was born in 23/06/1886
- H. Lawrence Hinkley he was born in 16/05/1896
- Sandy Newsome (American politician)
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 |
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 , 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
