Sterling Heights, Michigan Population 2022
Sterling Heights is a city located in Macomb County Michigan. Sterling Heights has a 2020 population of 131,577. Sterling Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually but its population has increased by 1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 129,709 in 2010.
The average household income in Sterling Heights is $79,647 with a poverty rate of 9.73%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,051 per month, and the median house value is $198,300. The median age in Sterling Heights is 40.6 years, 38.4 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
Sterling Heights Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling Heightswas:
- White: 82.97%
- Asian: 7.62%
- Black or African American: 5.89%
- Two or more races: 2.42%
- Other race: 0.82%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109,763 | 82.97% |
| Black or African American | 7,796 | 5.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 365 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 10,082 | 7.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race | 1,087 | 0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 3,202 | 2.42% |
Sterling Heights Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 50,516 | 2.6 | 74.4 |
| Married | 26,700 | 3.33 | 84.4 |
| Male | 2,580 | 3.03 | 74.3 |
| Female | 5,176 | 3.06 | 70.5 |
| Non Family | 16,060 | 1.16 | 59 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6,269 | 6.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,614 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 26,245 | 27.84% |
| Some College | 18,846 | 19.99% |
| Associates Degree | 9,002 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,925 | 20.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 9,377 | 9.95% |
Sterling Heights Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6,969 | 6,169 | 4,358 |
| Other Race | 546 | 478 | 267 |
| 2+ Races | 1,522 | 1,233 | 653 |
| Hispanic | 1,876 | 1,563 | 783 |
| White | 78,805 | 68,676 | 21,505 |
| Black | 5,139 | 4,822 | 1,230 |
| Native American | 274 | 172 | 35 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.53%.
$40,685
Average Earnings
$50,666
Average Male
$31,567
Average Female
Sterling Heights Language by Age
Sterling Heights Language
65.94% of Sterling Heights residents speak only English, while 34.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 18.75% of the population.
Sterling Heights Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 365 | 189 | 51.78% |
| Hispanic | 3,331 | 400 | 12.01% |
| Black | 7,727 | 927 | 12.00% |
| White | 107,009 | 10,432 | 9.75% |
| Asian | 10,075 | 687 | 6.82% |
| Other | 125 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 3,182 | 234 | 7.35% |
9.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.33%
Male Poverty Rate
11.06%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sterling Heights
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling Heights is Native, with 51.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling Heights is Multiple, with 7.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.30%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.15%.
Sterling Heights Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Sterling Heights Married by Age and Sex
Sterling Heights Marriage
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.
Sterling Heights Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,452 | 6.11% |
| Black | 282 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 9 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.83% |
| Islander | 1 | 100.00% |
| Other Race | 43 | 5.93% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 2.12% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 4.36% |
Sterling Heights Veterans by Education
3.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.81%
Born in Sterling Heights
72.74%
Native Born
27.26%
Foreign Born
8.16%
Non Citizen
19.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
72.74% of Sterling Heights residents were born in the United States, with 63.81% having been born in Michigan. 8.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 400 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 5,000 | 4,600 | 13.46% |
| 1970 | 61,365 | 56,365 | 28.50% |
| 1980 | 108,999 | 47,634 | 5.91% |
| 1990 | 117,810 | 8,811 | 0.78% |
| 2000 | 124,471 | 6,661 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 129,709 | 5,238 | 0.41% |
| 2011 | 130,042 | 333 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 130,672 | 630 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 131,521 | 849 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 132,136 | 615 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 132,041 | -95 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 132,522 | 481 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 132,681 | 159 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 132,725 | 44 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 132,438 | -287 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 132,151 | -287 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 131,864 | -287 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 131,577 | -287 | -0.22% |