| Place Name | Sterling |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 67579 |
| County | Rice County |
| Area Code(s) | 620 |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time (CDT) |
| Population (2022) | 2,249 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -3.44% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 88.87% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Kansas 1st |
| State House Districts | 114 |
| State Senate Districts | 35 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 88.87% |
| African American | 2.51% |
| Hispanic | 0.15% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 1.16% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 7.3% |