Sterling township, Ohio
Sterling township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sterling township is a geographic entity located in Brown County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,804. The land area covers 28.40 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,804 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,879 | ±176 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,050 | ±203 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,879 | ±176 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 171 | ±103 |
| Median Home Value | $226,000 | ±$14,367 |
| Median Gross Rent | $978 | ±$213 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,660 | ±$11,518 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,865 | ±$16,144 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | ±3.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 325 | ±151 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ±3.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,379 | ±291 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.8% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF STERLING
GUS Population: 4,772 (2024)
ID: 132576
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
1268 LEEBE LN, WILLIAMSBURG OH 45176-9497
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GUS Population: 44,292 (2024)
ID: 172243
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
800 MOUNT ORAB PIKE, STE 181, GEORGETOWN OH 45121-1155
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Amelia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Batavia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Batavia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Batavia, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bethel, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bethel, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Bethel, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Blanchester, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Blanchester, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Milford, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
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College Vocational | 10.1 mi away | 718 West Plane Street, Bethel, OH, 45106 |
9373786131401
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WILLIAMSBURG BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.8 mi away | 594 MAIN ST, WILLIAMSBURG, OH, 45176 |
(513) 724-1070
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University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
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College | 11.8 mi away | 4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, OH, 45103 |
5137325200
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MT ORAB LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 613 S HIGH ST, MT. ORAB, OH, 45154 |
(937) 444-1414
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Athenaeum of Ohio
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College | 21.3 mi away | 6616 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230-2091 |
5132312223
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FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY BRANCH
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 406 N EAST ST, FAYETTEVILLE, OH, 45118 |
(513) 274-2665
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Southern State Community College
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College | 22.1 mi away | 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, OH, 45133-9406 |
9373933431
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OWENSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 2548 US 50, OWENSVILLE, OH, 45160 |
(513) 732-6084
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Arizona College of Nursing-Cincinnati
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College | 24.1 mi away | 11500 Northlake Drive Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH, 45249-1655 |
8557068382
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BETHEL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 611 WEST PLANE ST., BETHEL, OH, 45106 |
(513) 734-2619
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at AUGUSTA 2, KY US, located 21.6 miles from Sterling township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.1° | 23.3° | 32.2° | 3.66" | — |
| February | 45.9° | 25.0° | 35.5° | 3.32" | — |
| March | 56.4° | 33.0° | 44.7° | 4.53" | — |
| April | 67.6° | 42.4° | 55.0° | 4.58" | — |
| May | 76.4° | 53.4° | 64.9° | 4.86" | — |
| June | 83.9° | 60.9° | 72.4° | 5.16" | — |
| July | 86.9° | 65.3° | 76.1° | 4.97" | — |
| August | 86.0° | 63.2° | 74.6° | 3.03" | — |
| September | 80.1° | 55.7° | 67.9° | 3.31" | — |
| October | 69.0° | 44.3° | 56.7° | 3.25" | — |
| November | 56.0° | 34.7° | 45.4° | 3.14" | — |
| December | 45.5° | 27.9° | 36.7° | 3.69" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg village | Village | 4.3 mi | — |
| Mount Orab village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Marathon CDP | CDP | 4.7 mi | — |
| Buford CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Fayetteville village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Lake Lorelei CDP | CDP | 7.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3901574559. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.