Categories in Sterling, Illinois
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sterling, Illinois
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 351 | 33 years |
| Restaurants | 102 | 30 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 96 | 36 years |
| Shopping | 88 | 31 years |
| Dentists | 74 | 32 years |
| Religion | 74 | 69 years |
| Real estate | 71 | 36 years |
| Lawyers legal | 70 | 28 years |
| Financial services | 70 | 34 years |
| Construction of buildings | 68 | 33 years |
| Finance other | 61 | 66 years |
| Social work | 54 | 29 years |
| Car repair | 50 | 37 years |
| Shopping other | 45 | 29 years |
| Corporate management | 41 | 23 years |
| Public administration | 39 | 33 years |
| Other construction | 39 | 37 years |
| Beauty salons | 38 | 33 years |
| Education | 38 | 37 years |
Sterling, Illinois Facts
| Area | 6.0 mi² |
| Population | 13,724 |
| Male Population | 6,555 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 7,169 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +15.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -14.1% |
| Median Age | 37.2 years (Male: 34.9, Female: 39.5) |
| Area Codes | 815 |
| Neighborhoods | Sterling, Mt Sterling, Freeport, Timewell, Illinois Medical District |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 41.78864, -89.69622 |
Map of Sterling, Illinois
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Sterling, Illinois Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,855 | 13,918 | 15,975 | 14,888 | 13,724 | 13,601 | 12,780 |
| Population Density | 1,965.1 / mi² | 2,307 / mi² | 2,648 / mi² | 2,467.8 / mi² | 2,274.9 / mi² | 2,254.5 / mi² | 2,118.4 / mi² |
Sterling, Illinois Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 14.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, Illinois | +15.8% | -1.4% | -14.1% |
| Illinois | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sterling, Illinois Median Age
Median Age: 37.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, Illinois | 37.2 yrs | 39.5 yrs | 34.9 yrs |
| Illinois | 36.6 yrs | 37.9 yrs | 35.3 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sterling, Illinois Population Density
Population Density: 2,275 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, Illinois | 13,724 | 6.03 sq mi | 2,275 / mi² |
| Illinois | 13 million | 57,913.5 sq mi | 224 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sterling, Illinois Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Sterling, Illinois
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sterling, Illinois
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sterling, Illinois
Zip Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Sterling, Illinois
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sterling, Illinois
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sterling, Illinois CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, Illinois | 246,496 tn | 17.96 tn | 40,859 tons/mi² |
| Illinois | 259,471,379 tn | 20 tn | 4,480.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 246,496 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.96 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 40,859 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/28/04 | 6:10 AM | 4.2 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | 10km NW of Ottawa, Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 9/2/99 | 4:17 PM | 3.5 | 23.1 km | 5,000 m | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 9/15/72 | 5:22 AM | 4.04 | 31.6 km | 11,000 m | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/34 | 2:45 PM | 4 | 74.2 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/81 | 12:00 AM | 4.6 | 73.6 km | — | Illinois | usgs.gov |
Sterling, Illinois
Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,370 at the 2010 census, down from 15,451 in 2000. Formerly nicknamed "The Hardware Capital of the World", Sterling has long been associated with manufacturing and ..
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