City · United States
Sterling
Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 14,782 at the 2020 census, down from 15,370 in 2010. Formerly nicknamed "The Heart of American Hardware," the city has long been associated with manufacturing and the steel industry.
Good to know
- Population: 15,057.
- Founded: 1838.
- Area: 15.7 sq km.
- Elevation: 201 m.
- Timezone: America/Chicago.