Sterling, Utah facts for kids
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Sterling, Utah
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Birdseye view of Sterling
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Location in Sanpete County and the state of Utah.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Sanpete |
| Settled | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1934 |
| Founded by | William G. Petty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,574 ft (1,699 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 262 |
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320 |
| • Density | 990.71/sq mi (382.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84665
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| Area code(s) | 435 |
| FIPS code | 49-72940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1446134 |
Sterling is a small town located in Sanpete County, Utah, in the United States. It was first settled in 1873. The town was officially made a town (incorporated) in 1934. In 2010, about 262 people lived there. By 2019, the population was estimated to be around 320 people.
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Where is Sterling Located?
Sterling is found in the state of Utah. It is part of Sanpete County. The town is quite small in size. It covers an area of about 0.32 square miles (0.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is Sterling's Climate Like?
Sterling has a semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not a desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. This type of climate is often called "BSk" on climate maps.
Who Lives in Sterling?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 216 | — | |
| 1890 | 296 | 37.0% | |
| 1900 | 335 | 13.2% | |
| 1910 | 299 | −10.7% | |
| 1920 | 288 | −3.7% | |
| 1930 | 311 | 8.0% | |
| 1940 | 223 | −28.3% | |
| 1950 | 188 | −15.7% | |
| 1960 | 137 | −27.1% | |
| 1970 | 144 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 199 | 38.2% | |
| 1990 | 191 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 235 | 23.0% | |
| 2010 | 262 | 11.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 320 | 22.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 235 people living in Sterling. There were 73 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these (58) were families. The town had about 976 people per square mile.
What are the People Like?
Most people in Sterling are White. A small number are Native American. Some people are from other races or have mixed backgrounds. About 1.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
How are Households Structured?
Many households (45.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.3%) were married couples. Some households (11%) had a female head without a husband. About 19.2% of households were individuals living alone. A small number (9.6%) had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 3 people.
What is the Age Range?
The population in Sterling is quite young. About 37% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.6% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 22.6% of the population. About 18.7% were between 45 and 64. People 65 and older made up 11.1%. The average age in Sterling was 28 years.
What About Income?
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sterling was about $27,019 per year. For families, the average income was around $30,313. About 10.6% of the people in Sterling lived below the poverty line. This included 8.6% of those under 18.
Education in Sterling
Students in Sterling attend schools that are part of the South Sanpete School District.
Images for kids
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Birdseye view of Sterling
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Location in Sanpete County and the state of Utah.
See also
In Spanish: Sterling (Utah) para niños
