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Sterling Community Unit District 5
Sterling Community Unit District 5 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 20,900. The median household income is $67,212 and the median age is 43.0.
20,900
Population
177
People / sq mi
$67,212
Median Income
43.0
Median Age
Sterling Community Unit District 5 covers 118 sq mi of land at 177.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$67,212
Median Household Income
$38,740
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$122,700
Median Home Value
$870
Median Rent
72.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
93.4%
High School+
22.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sterling Community Unit District 5 serves a community with a population of 20,900 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Sterling Community Unit District 5 is $67,212, with a per capita income of $38,740. The poverty rate is 7.4%.
Sterling Community Unit District 5 is 77.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Sterling Community Unit District 5, 93.4% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Sterling Community Unit District 5 is $122,700, with a median rent of $870. The homeownership rate is 72.8%.
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Data for Sterling Community Unit District 5 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1742310).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.