Sterling Heights, MI population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Sterling Heights increased by 8,649. In this period, the peak population was 134,059 in the year 2020. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 124,657 | - | - |
| 2001 | 124,885 | 228 | 0.18% |
| 2002 | 125,515 | 630 | 0.50% |
| 2003 | 126,389 | 874 | 0.70% |
| 2004 | 127,398 | 1,009 | 0.80% |
| 2005 | 127,593 | 195 | 0.15% |
| 2006 | 127,572 | -21 | -0.02% |
| 2007 | 127,313 | -259 | -0.20% |
| 2008 | 127,163 | -150 | -0.12% |
| 2009 | 127,111 | -52 | -0.04% |
| 2010 | 129,709 | 2,598 | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 130,045 | 336 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 130,677 | 632 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 131,527 | 850 | 0.65% |
| 2014 | 132,141 | 614 | 0.47% |
| 2015 | 132,051 | -90 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 132,489 | 438 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 132,599 | 110 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 132,612 | 13 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 132,187 | -425 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 134,059 | 1,872 | 1.42% |
| 2021 | 133,303 | -756 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 132,476 | -827 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 133,306 | 830 | 0.63% |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sterling Heights, MI population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Sterling Heights's population increased by 5,052 (4.05%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Sterling Heights's population increased by 4,350 (3.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Sterling Heights's population decreased by 753 (0.56%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Sterling Heights's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 133,306.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling Heights's population peaked in year 2020 at 134,059.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Sterling Heights's population was lowest in year 2000 at 124,657.
Sterling Heights, MI annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Sterling Heights grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 8 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Sterling Heights had an average annual population growth rate of 0.30% per year. Overall the population grew 6.94% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Sterling Heights annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.30% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Sterling Heights population grew the most, with an increase of 2,598 people (a 2.04% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Sterling Heights population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 827 people (a 0.62% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Sterling Heights, MI population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sterling Heights's population increased by 3 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 827 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 830 (0.63%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Sterling Heights, MI changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Sterling Heights increased by 1,779 (1.35%). The population was highest at 134,059 in the year 2020 and lowest at 132,051 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.14%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)