Sterling City, Texas
Sterling City is the small town that anchors Sterling County in West Texas, lying about 42 miles northwest of San Angelo on the semiarid plains and mesa country of the region. The surrounding land is sparse ranchland along the North Concho River, and the area is worked for cattle ranching and oil and gas.
Place essentials
Official Census snapshot- Census place type
- City
- July 2025 population
- 1,094
- Change from 2020 base
- -1.4%
- Land area
- 1 sq. mi.
- County footprint
- Sterling County
Place type, county footprint, and land area use the Census Bureau's January 1, 2025 geography. Population uses Vintage 2025 estimates through July 1, 2025; change compares that estimate with the April 1, 2020 estimates base. Geography file | Population file
Property here runs through the appraisal district and tax office for Sterling County. The homestead exemption, appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level.
Official routes
Use the office for the parcel address; a mailing city is not always the governing city.
County context
What to know around Sterling City
County lines carry much of the property, land, water, and outdoors context around Sterling City.
County History
How Sterling County Got Its Start
Sterling County was carved out of Tom Green County in 1891 and built its early economy on cattle ranching.
Property Tax Basics
How Property Taxes Work in Sterling County
One office appraises your property and a separate office collects the tax bill in Sterling County.
Homestead Exemption
Save on Taxes With a Homestead Exemption
If your Sterling County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your tax bill.
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