Sterling is a village located in Arenac County Michigan. Sterling has a 2024 population of 460. Sterling is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 456 in 2020.
The average household income in Sterling is $64,093 with a poverty rate of 8.71%. The median age in Sterling is 41.8 years: 41 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sterling was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 459 | 95.23% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 2.28% |
| Native American | 7 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.04% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 152 | 2.8 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Married | 83 | 3.14 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Female | 37 | 2.92 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 28 | 1.46 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 4 | 3.75 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
77.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 7.87% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 7.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 3.21% |
| High School Graduate | 173 | 50.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 69 | 20.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 294 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,227 | $45,625 | $45,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,375 | $42,656 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $65,694 | $18,125 |
| Overall | $37,188 | $40,000 | $31,750 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $26,250 | $41,750 |
$37,188
Average Earnings
$40,000
Average Male
$31,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.34% of Sterling residents speak only English, while 0.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 407 | 34 | 8.35% |
| Multiple | 11 | 3 | 27.27% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2 | 40% |
8.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.22%
Male Poverty Rate
8.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sterling is Hispanic, with 40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sterling is White, with 8.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 14.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.43% |
| High School | 10.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 38.46% |
| Male Employed | 6.42% |
| Female Employed | 2.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,136 | $67,071 |
| Households | $54,000 | $64,093 |
| Married Families | $57,386 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,250 | $45,796 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 7.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.93%
Born in Sterling
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sterling residents were born in the United States, with 86.93% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 465 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 464 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 463 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 462 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 461 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 460 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 459 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 460 | 4 | 0.88% |
| 2021 | 456 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 456 | -43 | -8.62% |
| 2019 | 499 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 500 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 502 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 504 | -6 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 510 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 511 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 514 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 517 | -3 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 520 | -6 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 526 | 0 | 0% |