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Sterling, Georgia
Unincorporated community
Census-designated place
Jane Macon Middle School
Jane Macon Middle School
Sterling, Georgia is located in Georgia (U.S. state)
Sterling, Georgia
Sterling, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Sterling, Georgia is located in the United States
Sterling, Georgia
Sterling, Georgia
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Georgia
County Glynn
Area
 • Total 4.33 sq mi (11.21 km2)
 • Land 4.31 sq mi (11.15 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 2,534
 • Density 588.48/sq mi (227.21/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
31525
Area code(s) 912
FIPS code 13-73452

Sterling is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Glynn County, Georgia, United States, located on U.S. Route 341. Sterling consists of several small churches and general stores. It is included in the Brunswick, Georgia statistical area.

The 2020 census listed a population of 2,534.

Sterling formerly had a station on the Macon and Brunswick Railroad.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
2020 2,534 —
U.S. Decennial Census
2020

Sterling was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Sterling CDP, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2020 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,402 55.33%
Black or African American alone (NH) 485 19.14%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 15 0.59%
Asian alone (NH) 54 2.13%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 3 0.12%
Other race alone (NH) 11 0.43%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 119 4.70%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 445 17.56%
Total 2,534 100.00%

Education

Stirling Elementary School, Glynn County, GA, US
Sterling Elementary School

Glynn County's public schools are operated by Glynn County School System.

Zoned schools include:

  • Sterling Elementary School (SES)
  • Jane Macon Middle School (JMS)
  • Brunswick High School (BHS)
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