Sterlington, Louisiana

Sterlington, Louisiana
Town
Town of Sterlington
Motto: 
You've Made It Home
Location of Sterlington in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Sterlington in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 32°41′36″N 92°03′34″W / 32.69333°N 92.05944°W / 32.69333; -92.05944
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishOuachita
Incorporated1961
Government
 • MayorMatt Talbert (Republican)
Area
 • Total2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2)
 • Land2.83 sq mi (7.34 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,980
 • Density699.15/sq mi (269.90/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71280
Area code318
FIPS code22-73255
Websitewww.townofsterlington.com

Sterlington is a town in northern Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States, near the boundary with Union Parish. At the 2010 census, the population was 1,594. In the 2018 census estimates, the population rose to 2,724. In 2014, Sterlington was the fastest-growing community in Northeast Louisiana.[2]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "Sterlington sees 13.7 percent population increase, May 23, 2014". The Washington Times. Retrieved May 24, 2014.