Sterling, MI population by race
The table below shows Sterling's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 459 | 95.23% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 7 | 1.45% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 11 | 2.28% |
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Sterling population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Sterling has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Sterling's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Sterling population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.23% are white, 1.04% are Black or African American, 1.45% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 2.28% are multiracial.
Sterling 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sterling is White with a population of 459 (95.23% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 11 (2.28% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sterling, MI
By ethnicity, 5 (1.04% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 477 (98.96% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sterling, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 459 (96.23% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sterling, MI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sterling's Non-Hispanic population.
Sterling Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 459 | 96.23% |
| Black or African American alone | 5 | 1.05% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 7 | 1.47% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 6 | 1.26% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sterling, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3 (60% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sterling, MI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sterling's Hispanic population.
Sterling Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 3 | 60.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 40.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sterling, MI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.04% of Sterling population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sterling, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 3 (60% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sterling, MI have?
Sterling, MI has 5 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.04% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sterling is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sterling, MI?
With 98.96% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sterling.
That being said, with a 1.45% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Sterling.
What is the majority race in Sterling, MI?
With a population of 459 (95.23% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sterling.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Sterling, with 1.45% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
