Population (2010 Census):
Sterling City 888
Sterling County 1143
2013-2014 Taxes:
City, School, County, and Underground Water tax rates are per $100.00 of value. Tax rates are from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
| City | .60200 |
| School | 1.23980 |
| County | .399980 |
| Underground Water | .009660 |
| Total Sales Tax | 7.75% |
| Economic Development | .50% |