Demographics in Sterling, IL
Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data
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Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
14,670
Male
7,524
51.3%
Female
7,146
48.7%
Median Age
42.6
Age Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Race & Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)White79.4%
Black1.7%
Hispanic25.8%
Asian1.3%
Two or More13.4%
Other3.8%
Education & Household
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher
12.9%
High School or Higher
39.8%
Foreign Born
4.7%
Veterans
7.1%
Married
32.7%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Sterling, IL has a population of 14,670 with a median age of 42.6. The racial makeup is 79.4% White, 25.8% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.7%.