| Place Name | Sterling |
| Place Type | Village |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48659 |
| County | Arenac County |
| Area Code(s) | 989 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 513 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -10.57% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 94.4% |
| US Congressional District(s) | Michigan 5th |
| State House Districts | 97 |
| State Senate Districts | 36 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 94.4% |
| African American | 1.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 3.45% |