Township Of Sterling Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)
POPULATION
Total Population
16,753 (100%)
Population in Households
16,400 (97.9%)
Population in Families
12,117 (72.3%)
Population in Group Quarters1
353 ( 2.1%)
Population Density
717
Diversity Index2
65
INCOME
Median Household Income
$58,981
Average Household Income
$82,259
% of Income for Mortgage4
14%
Per Capita Income
$36,335
Wealth Index5
70
HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)
8,187 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU
4,888 (59.7%)
Renter Occupied HU
2,505 (30.6%)
Vacant Housing Units
794 ( 9.7%)
Median Home Value
$127,889
Average Home Value
$163,492
Housing Affordability Index3
159
HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households
7,393
Average Household Size
2.22000000000
Family Households
4,251
Average Family Size
3
NOTES
Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
