Sterling Heights is a city located in Macomb County Michigan. Sterling Heights has a 2024 population of 133,055. Sterling Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 134,059 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling Heights is $92,261 with a poverty rate of 10.31%. The median age in Sterling Heights is 41.2 years: 40.2 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108,005 | 80.76% |
| Asian | 11,850 | 8.86% |
| Black or African American | 7,873 | 5.89% |
| Two or more races | 5,041 | 3.77% |
| Other race | 813 | 0.61% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.01% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 50,989 | 2.61 | 76 | 24 |
| Married | 27,080 | 3.33 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 15,909 | 1.15 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 5,053 | 3.07 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 2,947 | 3.02 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
76.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,355 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 8,937 | 9.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 19,009 | 19.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,509 | 10.98% |
| High School Graduate | 27,036 | 28.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,456 | 6.74% |
| Some College | 18,415 | 19.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78,044 | 67,995 | 21,809 |
| Asian | 8,276 | 7,350 | 4,933 |
| Black | 5,422 | 5,109 | 1,289 |
| 2+ Races | 2,738 | 2,383 | 1,042 |
| Hispanic | 1,619 | 1,471 | 850 |
| Other Race | 544 | 455 | 271 |
| Native American | 126 | 112 | 31 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,563 | $72,060 | $48,815 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,789 | $98,104 | $64,325 |
| High School Graduate | $34,587 | $42,371 | $24,589 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,855 | $30,913 | $17,793 |
| Overall | $45,241 | $56,005 | $35,902 |
| Some College | $44,481 | $56,315 | $34,592 |
$45,241
Average Earnings
$56,005
Average Male
$35,902
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.61% of Sterling Heights residents speak only English, while 34.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 18.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 106,163 | 11,215 | 10.56% |
| Black | 7,740 | 1,085 | 14.02% |
| Asian | 11,841 | 649 | 5.48% |
| Multiple | 5,015 | 436 | 8.69% |
| Hispanic | 2,699 | 330 | 12.23% |
| Other | 813 | 126 | 15.5% |
| Native | 153 | 53 | 34.64% |
10.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
9%
Male Poverty Rate
11.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling Heights is Native, with 34.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling Heights is Asian, with 5.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.6% |
| High School | 11.38% |
| Some College | 7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.77% |
| Female Employed | 6.25% |
| Male Employed | 4.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,488 | $106,152 |
| Households | $75,381 | $92,261 |
| Married Families | $100,749 | $114,679 |
| Non Families | $45,890 | $57,377 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
51.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4,715
Number of Veterans
4,426
Male Veterans
289
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,672 |
| First Gulf War | 667 |
| Second Gulf War | 586 |
| Korea | 387 |
| World War II | 297 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,630 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,322 |
| 35 to 54 | 934 |
| 55 to 64 | 616 |
| 18 to 34 | 213 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,251 | 4.87% |
| Black | 187 | 3% |
| Asian | 137 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 3.08% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 3.63% |
| Other Race | 36 | 6.42% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.13% |
| Islander | 2 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.37%
Born in Sterling Heights
72.21%
Native Born
27.79%
Foreign Born
7.57%
Non Citizen
20.22%
Naturalized
72.21% of Sterling Heights residents were born in the United States, with 62.37% having been born in Michigan. 7.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 131,800 | -251 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 132,051 | -251 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 132,302 | -251 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 132,553 | -251 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 132,804 | -251 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 133,055 | -251 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 133,306 | 830 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 132,476 | -827 | -0.62% |
| 2021 | 133,303 | -756 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 134,059 | 1,872 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 132,187 | -425 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 132,612 | 13 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 132,599 | 110 | 0.08% |
| 2016 | 132,489 | 438 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 132,051 | -90 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 132,141 | 614 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 131,527 | 850 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 130,677 | 632 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 130,045 | 336 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 129,709 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 124,471 | 6,661 | 5.65% |
| 1990 | 117,810 | 8,811 | 8.08% |
| 1980 | 108,999 | 47,634 | 77.62% |
| 1970 | 61,365 | 56,365 | 1127.3% |
| 1960 | 5,000 | 4,600 | 1150% |
| 1940 | 400 | -131,400 | -99.7% |