Sterling County GIS Maps
Sterling County, Texas, has 1,372 residents across 2,231 parcels and covers 923.5 square miles. The population grew 20% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Sterling County is 48431.
Sterling City is the county's largest population center. Sterling County also includes 1 zip code, 1 public school district and 8 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Sterling County Trends
- Population
- 1,372▴
- Median Home Value
- $143,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 355▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Sterling County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sterling County Parcels
Sterling County has 2,231 mapped parcels covering 582,945 acres. The median lot size is 176.68 acres. 1,333 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 746 distinct owner names. About 4% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Sterling County Parcel viewer here.
Sterling County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 2,231 | 100% |
| Owner name | 2,228 | 99.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 2,231 | 100% |
| Site address | 2,231 | 100% |
| Land use code | 2,228 | 99.9% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 2,231 | 100% |
| Land value | 2,231 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 2,231 | 100% |
| Acreage | 2,231 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 2,231 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Sterling County parcel records.
Sterling County Population
Sterling County had 1,372 residents in 2020. That was 20% higher than in 2010. Sterling County had 21 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Sterling City is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 82% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. One of the county's most populated postal areas is Sterling City.
Population Trend in Sterling County TX
Sterling County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sterling County Zip Codes
Sterling County has 1 zip codes. One of the county's most populated zip codes is Sterling City (76951). Sterling City is the largest zip by population, with about 1,372 residents or 100% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 100% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sterling County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76951 | Sterling City | 1,372 | ▴ 20% |
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Sterling County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sterling County Demographics
Sterling County has a median age of 31.4, which makes the county a little younger than Texas overall. About 36% of residents are under 18, while 13.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 36% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 24.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Sterling County TX
Median Age
31.4
Under 18
36%
Age 65+
13.2%
Bachelor's+
24.5%
Sterling County School Districts
Sterling County is served by 1 public school district with 355 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sterling County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling City Independent School District | 355 | 100% | ▾ -1.4% |
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Sterling County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sterling County Housing & Real Estate
Sterling County has a median home value of $143,200 and a median gross rent of $968. About 83% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $329,000 and homes spent about 176 days on the market.
Sterling County Housing Mix
Sterling County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sterling County Housing Trends
Sterling County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sterling County, TX
Sterling County has 71 business listings across 52 categories. The largest categories in Sterling County business listings are Gas Stations (6, 8.5%), Convenience Stores (4, 5.6%), and Churches & Religious Organizations (3, 4.2%). The full Sterling County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sterling County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sterling County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Stations | 6 | 8.5% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 5.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 3 | 4.2% |
| Rv Park | 3 | 4.2% |
| Fast Food | 2 | 2.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 2 | 2.8% |
| Elementary School | 2 | 2.8% |
| Restaurants | 2 | 2.8% |
| Baptist Church | 2 | 2.8% |
| Livestock Breeder | 2 | 2.8% |
Sterling County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hull Lantern Ranch LLC | Agricultural Cooperatives | Sterling City |
| Sterling County EMS | Ambulance And Ems Services | Sterling City |
| West TX Pride Insurance | Auto Insurance | Sterling City |
| Intoxalock Ignition Interlock | Auto Repair | Sterling City |
| First National Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | Sterling City |
| First Baptist Church | Baptist Church | Sterling City |
| Dark Horse BBQ & Grill | Barbecue Restaurant | Sterling City |
| Simply Nicole Salon | Sterling City TX | Beauty Salons | Sterling City |
| Greyhound: Bus Stop - Stripes Convenience Store | Bus Service | Sterling City |
| The Windmill City Cafe & Bakery | Cafe | Sterling City |
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Sterling County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sterling County Basemaps
Sterling County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sterling County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Sterling County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.