Sterling, Michigan facts for kids
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Sterling, Michigan
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Location within Arenac County
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 Sterling, Michigan
Location in Michigan
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Arenac |
| Township | Deep River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2) |
| • Land | 0.98 sq mi (2.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 474 |
| • Density | 485.16/sq mi (187.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48659
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-76420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0638795 |
Sterling is a small village located in Arenac County, which is in the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 474 people lived there. The village is part of Deep River Township.
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About Sterling's Location
Sterling is a small village in Michigan. The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.98 square miles (2.54 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Sterling
The number of people living in Sterling has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from 1930 to 2020:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 279 | — | |
| 1940 | 350 | 25.4% | |
| 1950 | 444 | 26.9% | |
| 1960 | 470 | 5.9% | |
| 1970 | 507 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 457 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 520 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 533 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 530 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 474 | −10.6% | |
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Sterling's Population in 2010
In 2010, the village of Sterling had 530 people living in it. There were 185 households and 134 families. This means there were about 540 people per square mile.
There were 206 homes or housing units in the village. On average, there were 210 homes per square mile.
Most of the people in Sterling were White, making up 97.0% of the population. About 0.9% were Native American. A small number, 1.9%, were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.7% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 185 households in 2010:
- About 36.8% had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly half, 49.2%, were married couples living together.
- Some households, 13.0%, had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- About 10.3% had a male head of the house with no wife present.
- The remaining 27.6% were not families.
About 24.9% of all households had only one person living in them. About 11.3% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.47 people, and the average family had 2.85 people.
Age and Gender in Sterling
The average age of people in Sterling in 2010 was 42.7 years old.
- About 21.7% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 24.9% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 50.9% of the population was male, and 49.1% was female.
Roads in Sterling
The main highway that passes through Sterling is:
M-76
