Sterling, Vernon County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sterling, Wisconsin
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Location in Vernon County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.5 sq mi (117.7 km2) |
| • Land | 45.5 sq mi (117.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
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| • Total | 713 |
| • Density | 15.7/sq mi (6.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-77075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584219 |
Sterling is a small town located in Vernon County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 713 people lived there.
Several smaller places are also part of the town of Sterling. These include the communities of Purdy, Retreat, and West Prairie.
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Geography of Sterling
Sterling covers a total area of about 45.5 square miles (which is 117.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official boundaries.
People of Sterling
This section shares details about the people who lived in Sterling based on the 2000 census.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 713 people living in Sterling. This meant there were about 15.7 people for every square mile of land. There were 234 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 179 were families.
Most of the people living in Sterling were White (99.44%). A very small number were African American (0.14%) or Asian (0.14%). About 0.28% of the population identified as being from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
Many households in Sterling had children under 18 living with them (40.2%). Most households were married couples living together (67.9%). A small number (2.6%) were led by a female without a husband present. About 23.5% of households were not families.
Around 20.9% of all households were made up of just one person. About 9.4% of households had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 3.00 people in each household and 3.54 people in each family.
Age and Gender
The people in Sterling were spread out across different age groups.
- 35.2% were under 18 years old.
- 6.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sterling was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 110.9 males. When looking at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 108.1 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sterling was $28,125 per year. For families, the average income was $31,563 per year. Males generally earned more, with a median income of $23,958, compared to $19,583 for females. The average income per person in the town was $13,402.
About 14.5% of families and 24.2% of all people in Sterling lived below the poverty line. This included 33.2% of those under 18 and 27.9% of those aged 65 or older.
Notable People
- Robert A. Nixon was born in Sterling. He became a Wisconsin State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He was also a lawyer.
See also
In Spanish: Sterling (condado de Vernon, Wisconsin) para niños
