PUBLIC REGISTRY INFORMATION
74 registered sex offenders in Sterling, Illinois
See the October 2026 registry snapshot for Sterling and search the map near a specific address.
Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 74
- Registry source
- Illinois Sex Offender Registry
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 50.3
- Population estimate
- 14,717
- About 1 registry record per
- 199 residents
23% above Whiteside County’s rate
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 74 registry records in Sterling, Illinois. With an estimated population of 14,717, that is 50.3 registry records per 10,000 residents. This is 103% above the Illinois statewide rate (24.8 per 10,000).
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Nearby counties
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 8,635 | 5,182,090 | 16.7 |
| Macon County | 585 | 101,849 | 57.4 |
| Lee County | 334 | 33,869 | 98.6 |
| Ogle County | 223 | 51,495 | 43.3 |
| Bureau County | 139 | 32,866 | 42.3 |
| White County | 80 | 13,619 | 58.7 |
ZIP codes near Sterling
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP code 62353 | 142 | 5,066 | 280.3 |
| ZIP code 61801 | 103 | 27,891 | 36.9 |
| ZIP code 61081 | 71 | 20,844 | 34.1 |
Other cities near Whiteside County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Falls | 61 | 8,587 | 71.0 |
| Morrison | 22 | 3,739 | 58.8 |
| Fulton | 15 | 3,709 | 40.4 |
| Erie | 3 | 1,614 | 18.6 |
| Lyndon | 3 | 433 | 69.3 |
| Coleta | 1 | 169 | 59.2 |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in Sterling?
The October 2026 snapshot lists 74 registry records in Sterling, Illinois. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
How do city, county, and ZIP totals relate?
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