Demographics in Sterling Heights, MI

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Sterling Heights?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

133,473

Male

65,250

48.9%

Female

68,223

51.1%

Median Age

41.5

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

78.9%

Black

6.5%

Hispanic

2.4%

Asian

9.0%

Two or More

4.4%

Other

1.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

22.4%

High School or Higher

42.4%

Foreign Born

27.4%

Veterans

3.2%

Married

45.1%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Sterling Heights, MI has a population of 133,473 with a median age of 41.5. The racial makeup is 78.9% White, 2.4% Hispanic, 6.5% Black, 9.0% Asian. About 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 27.4%.