Sterling, IL Metro Area has a population of 55,932 and a population density of 79.88 people per square mile. The US Population Density is 93.29 People per Square mile. Sterling is home to a wide variety of businesses, ranging from small local stores to larger corporate outlets. It also offers year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, camping and boating at local parks such as Sinnissippi and the Rock River Recreation Area. Local demographic organizations such as the Sterling & Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations are often involved in events or programs that benefit the community. Additionally, Sterling hosts various local sporting events throughout the year including softball tournaments at Emricson Park.
The population in Sterling Metro Area is 55,932. There are 82 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sterling Metro Area is 43.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sterling Metro Area is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sterling Metro Area
- 50.6% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 26.5% are married with children
- 15.0% have children, but are single
Race in Sterling Metro Area
- 84.9% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 11.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander