Sterling is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Glynn County, Georgia, United States, located on U.S. Route 341. Sterling consists of several small churches and general stores. It is included in the Brunswick, Georgia statistical area.

The 2020 census listed a population of 2,534.

Sterling formerly had a station on the Macon and Brunswick Railroad.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	2,534		—
U.S. Decennial Census 2020

Sterling was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

Sterling CDP, Georgia – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.

Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)	Pop 2020	% 2020
White alone (NH)	1,402	55.33%
Black or African American alone (NH)	485	19.14%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)	15	0.59%
Asian alone (NH)	54	2.13%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)	3	0.12%
Some Other Race alone (NH)	11	0.43%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)	119	4.70%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	445	17.56%
Total	2,534	100.00%

Education

Glynn County's public schools are operated by Glynn County School System.

Zoned schools include:

• Sterling Elementary School (SES)
• Jane Macon Middle School (JMS)
• Brunswick High School (BHS)