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Sterling, CO

Sterling is a home rule municipality, county seat, and most populous municipality of Logan County, Colorado, United States. Sterling is the principal city of the Sterling, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city population was 13,735 at the 2020 census. Sterling is the largest city in the Eastern Plains region of Colorado and the site of the domed Logan County Courthouse built in 1909.

A post office called Sterling has been in operation since 1874. The community was named for Sterling, Illinois, the native home of a railroad official.

Sterling is 128 miles (206 km) northeast of Denver, located on Interstate 76, on the 'eastern plains' of northeastern Colorado. Sterling is 128 miles (206 km) northeast of Denver, located on Interstate 76, on the 'eastern plains' of northeastern Colorado. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.43 square miles (19.2 km2), all land.

As of the 2020 census, there were 13,753 people, 4,604 households, and 2,790 families living in the city. The population density was 1,653.1 inhabitants per square mile (638.3/km2). There were 5,171 housing units at an average density of 752.5 per square mile (290.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.75% Caucasian American, 0.75% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 5.60% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.20% of the population.

There were 4,604 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.4% were non-families. 34.1% of all households comprised individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 12.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,337, and the median income for a family was $39,103. Males had a median income of $27,921 versus $20,508 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,287.

Sterling is also a regional healthcare center and the home of the Sterling Regional Medical Center.

Sterling prioritizes health and wellness, offering residents access to healthcare services and recreational activities. Planet Fitness is known for its affordable memberships and judgment-free atmosphere, Planet Fitness has multiple locations in Colorado. CrossFit Gyms, there are numerous CrossFit gyms in Colorado for those interested in high-intensity functional training. Boutique Fitness Studios, Colorado also has a variety of boutique fitness studios specializing in yoga, pilates, cycling, barre, and other fitness disciplines. Select Physical Therapy, with multiple locations across Colorado, Select Physical Therapy offers personalized physical therapy programs tailored to individual needs. Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists provides a variety of physical therapy services, including manual therapy, sports rehabilitation, and orthopedic care. Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center along with orthopedic services, Panorama offers physical therapy programs to aid in recovery from orthopedic injuries and surgeries.
 

Top Sites in Sterling, CO: Overland Trail Museum, Fox 5 Theatre, and Logan County Shooting Sports Complex.

Population: 13,102 (2022). Elevation: 3,875′. ZIP code: 80751. Area code: 970. Area: 7.43 square miles (19.2 km2).

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What is Sterling, Colorado known for?

The art and culture center for northeast Colorado, Sterling is known for its tree sculptures by renowned artist Bradford Rhea, creator of America’s gift to Pope John Paul II during his historic 1993 visit to the United States. Sterling also boasts the region’s largest display of bronze artwork in northeastern Colorado. With many talented artists and a commitment to community art, Logan County is colored by numerous murals in both Sterling and Merino and new metal art creations are popping up in several parks and other public places. Sterling has a rich past to explore in the historic downtown area, as well as at the Overland Trail Museum, which records the greatest migration of people the country has ever experienced.

What is the crime rate in Sterling, CO?

With a crime rate of 31 per one thousand residents, Sterling has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 32. Within Colorado, more than 81% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Sterling.

What is the industry in Sterling, CO?

The economy of Sterling, CO employs 6.3k people. The largest industries in Sterling, CO are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,038 people), Retail Trade (928 people), and Educational Services (696 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($71,031), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,658), and Utilities ($59,375). Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,859. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than the national average.

Sources

City of Sterling

Wikipedia

Explore Sterling

Neighborhood Scout

Data USA

Planet Fitness

CrossFit Gyms

Boutique Fitness Studios

Select Physical Therapy

Colorado Physical Therapy Specialists

Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center

Overland Trail Museum

Fox 5 Theatre

Logan County Shooting Sports Complex

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