Sterling, Georgia facts for kids
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Sterling, Georgia
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 Sterling, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Sterling, Georgia
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • 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
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| Area code(s) | 912 |
| FIPS code | 13-73452 |
Sterling is a small community in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts the people living there for statistics.
Sterling is located along U.S. Route 341. The community has a few small churches and general stores. It is part of the larger Brunswick, Georgia area. In 2020, the population of Sterling was 2,534 people. Long ago, Sterling had a train station on the Macon and Brunswick Railroad.
Population and People in Sterling
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| 2020 | 2,534 | — | |
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Sterling was first counted as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2020 U.S. Census. This means it was officially recognized for population counting at that time.
Who Lives in Sterling?
The 2020 census showed that Sterling is home to a mix of different people. About 55.33% of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino). Around 19.14% were Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
Other groups included Asian people (2.13%), Native American or Alaska Native people (0.59%), and Pacific Islander people (0.12%). Some people identified as another race (0.43%) or as mixed race (4.70%). Additionally, 17.56% of the population was Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
Education in Sterling
Public schools in Sterling are managed by the Glynn County School System. This system makes sure students have schools to attend.
Students in Sterling typically go to these schools:
- Sterling Elementary School (SES) for younger students.
- Jane Macon Middle School (JMS) for middle schoolers.
- Brunswick High School (BHS) for high school students.
