General Links
Visit the US Census Bureau for facts and information about Sterling County and it's residents.
This link provides a profile of general demographics from the 2000 census for Sterling City, Texas.
Sterling City is proud of its school system and all of the students. For more information on our Sterling City Eagles, please visit the school website.
Economic Development
Official website of the USDA.
The Angelo State Small Business Development Center is located on the ASU campus in San Angelo, Texas. The Center is available for businesses in Sterling City to help with starting a new business. They offer training classes and seminars as well as online training in many areas.
The Texas Workforce Commission administers the Skills Development Fund program, which provides state funds to directly respond to the workforce needs of Texas employers.
During Fiscal Year 2008 (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008), TWC awarded 41 grants totaling $22,772,673, which served 148 businesses, generated 7,984 new jobs and upgraded the skills of 11,705 workers in existing jobs. For Fiscal Year 2009, TWC has $25 million in Skills Development Funds to support high quality, customized job training projects across the state. Grants for a single business may be limited to $500,000.
During Fiscal Year 2008 (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008), TWC awarded 41 grants totaling $22,772,673, which served 148 businesses, generated 7,984 new jobs and upgraded the skills of 11,705 workers in existing jobs. For Fiscal Year 2009, TWC has $25 million in Skills Development Funds to support high quality, customized job training projects across the state. Grants for a single business may be limited to $500,000.
Local Businesses
Sterling Candles & Scents is a candle, incense, and soap manufacturing company offering wholesale and retail sales. Please see our website for information on all of our delightful products.
Sterling City's only bed and breakfast in an individual guest house. We feature country atmosphere with accommodations for 6 persons.
A Hair Sheep CO-OP of Texas ranchers striving to produce superior quality and tasting lamb. Available for personal use as well as the food service and grocery industries.
Guest Ranch - for more information, please see our website.
Funding Links
Housing Information and Financial Assistance
The United State Department of Agriculture / Rural Development has numerous programs to help rural communities such as Sterling City. Programs such as "Single Family Home Ownership Direct Loans", "Singie Family Home Ownership Guaranteed Loans", "Single Family Home Ownership Direct Repair Loans and Grants", "Mutual Self-Help Housing Grants", Rural Renal Housing Direct Loans", "Rural Rental Housing Guaranteed Loans", "Housing Preservation Grants". See the USDA website for more information.