Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sterling, Wisconsin
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Location of Sterling, Polk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.4 sq mi (166.9 km2) |
| • Land | 63.4 sq mi (164.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 724 |
| • Density | 11.4/sq mi (4.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-77050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584218 |
Sterling is a small town located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 724 people lived there. Some smaller communities, like Cushing and Wolf Creek, are also partly found within the town of Sterling.
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Discover Sterling's Location and Size
Sterling is a town in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 64.4 square miles (166.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 63.4 square miles (164.2 square kilometers). The rest, about 1.0 square mile (2.7 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Sterling?
Population and People Groups
In 2000, 724 people called Sterling home. Most of the people living in Sterling were White. A small number of people were Asian or from other backgrounds. Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households in Sterling
There were 280 households in Sterling. Many of these households included families with children under 18. Most families were married couples living together. Some households had a single parent, and others were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2 to 3 people.
Age Groups in the Community
The people in Sterling were of all ages. About 28% of the population was under 18 years old. Many adults were between 25 and 44 years old. About 10% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Sterling was 37 years.
Understanding Income and Living Standards
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sterling was around $36,042 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $38,125. A small number of families and individuals lived below the poverty line. This included some children and a few older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Sterling (condado de Polk, Wisconsin) para niños
