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Population Review

Sterling Heights city, MI — Population & Demographics

Sterling Heights city, MI has a population of 133,473. The median household income is $78,429 and the median age is 41.5.

133,473

Population

$78,429

Median Income

$260,700

Median Home Value

41.5

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White78.9%
Black or African American6.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,429

Median Household Income

$37,315

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$260,700

Median Home Value

$1,267

Median Rent

76.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.5%

High School+

31.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

13.8%

Work From Home

25.3 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Sterling Heights city, MI has a population of 133,473 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Sterling Heights city, MI is $78,429, with 8.2% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Sterling Heights city, MI is $260,700, with median rent at $1,267.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.