City of Sterling Heights: Fact Sheet |
| Sterling Township was incorporated as a city in 1968 to form Sterling Heights. The area was first settled by farmers in the 1830's. The farm community prospered and was converted to residential and business in the post World War II boom. Sterling Heights was once know as the Rhubarb capital of the world with a production of 5 million pounds in 1961 (65% of the world's crop in Utica and Sterling Heights). |
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Area |
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36.8 square miles |
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Population |
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126,146 (2000 census) |
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Dwelling Units |
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32,886 (2001 SEMCOG) |
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Household Income |
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$57,748 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Per Capita Income |
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$21,874 (2000 Census in 1999 Dollars) |
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Median Housing Value |
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$158,800 (2000 Census in 2000 Dollars) |
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Median Age |
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37 Years |
| Sterling Heights facts |
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Third largest city in the State by size and fourth largest in population |
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Slogan is To Strive on Behalf of All |
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Official flower is Lavender Rose and official tree is Chanticleer Pear |
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Has 384 miles of roadway and maintains 309 miles |
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Chrysler |
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General Motors Corporation |
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Ford Motor Company |
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General Dynamics |
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Attractions:
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Sterlingfest, Music in the Park |
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Lakeside Mall |
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Home to more that 3,500 businesses |
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Memorial Day Parade |
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