Sterling Heights, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
133,473
Population
3,662/sq mi density
$78,429
Median Income
$37,315 per capita
$260,700
Home Value
$308,784 Zillow
$1,267
Median Rent
32.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
230
Violent Crime/100K
1,049 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,429 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$260,700 home value, $1,267/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
133,473
Census 2023
Population Density
3,662
per square mile
Land Area
36.8
square miles (95.3 km²)
Median Age
41.5 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 9% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
78.9%
Black
6.6%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian
9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 65.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 34.4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
65.4%
Spanish
34.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
27.4%
Veterans
4.0%
33% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.6%
5% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.2%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.8%
33% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.467
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 133,473 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,662 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 36.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.9% |
| Female | 51.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
Language
| English Only | 65.4% |
| Spanish | 34.4% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 27.4% |
| Veterans | 4.0% |
| Disability | 13.6% |
| Health Insurance | 94.2% |
| Uninsured | 5.8% |
| Broadband Access | 93.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.467 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |