Sterling, Georgia

Sterling is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Glynn County, Georgia, United States, located on U.S. Route 341. Sterling consists of several small churches and general stores. It is included in the Brunswick, Georgia statistical area.

Sterling, Georgia
Jane Macon Middle School
Jane Macon Middle School
Sterling is located in Georgia
Sterling
Sterling
Sterling is located in the United States
Sterling
Sterling
Coordinates: 31°16′19″N 81°33′43″W / 31.272°N 81.562°W / 31.272; -81.562
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyGlynn
Area
 • Total4.33 sq mi (11.21 km2)
 • Land4.31 sq mi (11.15 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,534
 • Density588.48/sq mi (227.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
31525
Area code912
FIPS code13-73452

The 2020 census listed a population of 2,534.[2]

Sterling formerly had a station on the Macon and Brunswick Railroad.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20202,534
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
2020[5]

Sterling was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[5]

Sterling CDP, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2020[5]% 2020
White alone (NH)1,40255.33%
Black or African American alone (NH)48519.14%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)150.59%
Asian alone (NH)542.13%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)30.12%
Some Other Race alone (NH)110.43%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)1194.70%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)44517.56%
Total2,534100.00%

Education

Sterling Elementary School

Glynn County's public schools are operated by Glynn County School System.[6][7]

Zoned schools include:

References