Sterling, Oklahoma facts for kids
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Sterling, Oklahoma
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Location of Sterling, Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Comanche |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,224 ft (373 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 668 |
| • Density | 812.65/sq mi (313.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73567
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-70150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413333 |
Sterling is a small town located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is part of the larger Lawton area. In 2010, the town had a population of 793 people. By 2020, the population was 668.
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Where is Sterling Located?
Sterling is a town that covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries.
How Many People Live in Sterling?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 276 | — | |
| 1920 | 265 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 361 | 36.2% | |
| 1940 | 430 | 19.1% | |
| 1950 | 447 | 4.0% | |
| 1960 | 562 | 25.7% | |
| 1970 | 675 | 20.1% | |
| 1980 | 702 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 684 | −2.6% | |
| 2000 | 577 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 793 | 37.4% | |
| 2020 | 668 | −15.8% | |
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In 2010, the town of Sterling had 793 residents living in 308 households. About 216 of these households were families. The population density was about 991 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Sterling?
Many different people make up Sterling's community. In 2010, most residents (90.2%) were White. About 11.6% were Native American. A small number were Black or African American (0.3%). People of two or more races made up 4.7% of the population. About 4.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
What is the Age Range in Sterling?
The population of Sterling includes people of all ages. In 2010, nearly 30% of residents were under 18 years old. About 15% were 65 years or older. The average age in Sterling was 31.2 years.
How Do People Live in Sterling?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sterling was $26,583. For families, the average income was $29,563. About 20.5% of all residents lived below the poverty line. This included about 32.3% of children under 18.
What Services Does Sterling Have?
The town of Sterling provides important services to its residents.
- Water, Sewer, and Trash: The town's public works authority manages these essential services.
- Electricity: American Electric Power Public Service Company of Oklahoma supplies electricity.
- Natural Gas: Oklahoma Natural Gas provides natural gas service.
- Internet and Phone: Hilliary Communications offers telephone, internet, and digital TV services. Wichita Online and Windstream Communications also provide digital phone and high-speed internet.
See also
In Spanish: Sterling (Oklahoma) para niños
