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Sterling, Illinois

Verified Oct 11, 2026

Who leads Sterling, with the evidence behind the record.

City leadership

Leader: Diana Merdian
Role: Mayor (Ceremonial)
Party: Nonpartisan
Population: 15,451; Census Bureau estimate
Last verified: Oct 11, 2026; Matched the official page in an automated check
Last checked: Oct 11, 2026; The check matched the published record

Source & verification

Verification source
sterling-il.gov/357/Mayor-and-Council ↗
Official leadership page
sterling-il.gov/357/Mayor-and-Council ↗
City website
sterling-il.gov ↗

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Leaders on record

Diana Merdian Current
Mayor (Ceremonial) · added May 4, 2026 · verified Oct 11, 2026

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Demographics

Census Bureau data for the city

Population: 15,451
Median household income: $49,007
Median age: 43
Land area: 5.95 sq mi
Population density: 2,596.8 per sq mi
County: Whiteside County

City government

Budget and contact

Annual budget: ~$54M
Official website: sterling-il.gov ↗

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