Sterling Heights, MI Demographics
A map of Sterling Heights's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 106,149 | 79.0% |
Asian | 10,935 | 8.1% |
Black | 8,709 | 6.5% |
Multiracial | 4,728 | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 3,275 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 550 | 0.4% |
Sterling Heights, Michigan had a population of 134,346 in 2020. It was 79.0% White, 6.5% Black, 8.1% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sterling Heights, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sterling Heights is the 4th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Sterling Heights's White Population
106,149 residents of Sterling Heights identify as White, or 79.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Sterling Heights slightly larger than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sterling Heights is ranked #622 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sterling Heights is more White than neighboring Warren (61.6% White), Center Line (62.2% White), and Madison Heights (76% White). Sterling Heights is less White than neighboring Utica (79.1% White), and Fraser (80.8% White).
Sterling Heights's Black Population
8,709 residents of Sterling Heights identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sterling Heights slightly less than the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sterling Heights is ranked #97 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sterling Heights is more Black than neighboring Utica (6% Black). Sterling Heights is less Black than neighboring Warren (20.2% Black), Fraser (9% Black), Center Line (22.6% Black), and Madison Heights (7.7% Black).
Sterling Heights's Asian Population
10,935 residents of Sterling Heights identify as Asian, or 8.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sterling Heights roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sterling Heights is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sterling Heights is more Asian than neighboring Utica (5.1% Asian), Fraser (2.1% Asian), Center Line (5.5% Asian), and Madison Heights (7% Asian). Sterling Heights is less Asian than neighboring Warren (10.3% Asian).
Sterling Heights's Hispanic Population
3,275 residents of Sterling Heights identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sterling Heights roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sterling Heights is ranked #493 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sterling Heights is less Hispanic than neighboring Utica (4.2% Hispanic), Warren (2.6% Hispanic), Fraser (2.7% Hispanic), Center Line (3.1% Hispanic), and Madison Heights (3.6% Hispanic).
Sterling Heights's Native American/Other Population
550 residents of Sterling Heights identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sterling Heights roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sterling Heights is ranked #565 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sterling Heights is less Native American/Other than neighboring Utica (1.1% Native American/Other), Warren (0.7% Native American/Other), Fraser (0.6% Native American/Other), Center Line (1% Native American/Other), and Madison Heights (0.7% Native American/Other).
Sterling Heights's Multiracial Population
4,728 residents of Sterling Heights identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sterling Heights roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Sterling Heights is ranked #514 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sterling Heights is less Multiracial than neighboring Utica (4.4% Multiracial), Warren (4.6% Multiracial), Fraser (4.8% Multiracial), Center Line (5.7% Multiracial), and Madison Heights (5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.