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Sterling city, Illinois

Official LSAD Designation: Sterling city • Census GEOID: 1772546 • Whiteside County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Sterling city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $57,350 ±$4,755
Per Capita Income $36,040 ±$3,909
Poverty Rate 15.3% ±3.7%
Population Below Poverty Level 2,209 ±531
Unemployment Rate 3.8% ±1.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 7,260 ±461
Broadband Internet Rate 86.7% ±3.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).