Economy & Jobs — Sterling Heights, Michigan
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $79,909 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$89,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,315 |
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| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 68,559 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 22.4% |
| Education Healthcare | 19.9% |
| Retail | 13.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 781 |
| Fast Food | 756 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 611 |
| Dental Offices | 410 |
| Insurance Agencies | 292 |
| Law Offices | 289 |
| Home Health | 279 |
| Beauty Salons | 235 |
| Gas Stations | 230 |
| Auto Repair | 218 |
| Real Estate Offices | 172 |
| Liquor Stores | 167 |
| Commercial Banks | 160 |
| Coffee Shops | 131 |
| Chiropractors | 123 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
