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Sterling Heights, Michigan

Located in Macomb County, Michigan, Sterling Heights was established in 1835. Sterling Heights has the largest Chaldean (Iraqi Christian) community outside the Middle East. Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) assembly plant is a major employer.

Founded 1835 | Population 134,456 | Peak 134,456 (2024) | County Macomb County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Sterling Heights, Michigan

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1835Township Settled: Farming community in Macomb County.

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1950Auto Suburb Growth: Detroit auto workers move to Sterling Heights.

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1968Incorporated as City: Becomes Michigan's 4th largest city at incorporation.

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1979Sterling Heights Assembly Plant: Chrysler/Stellantis plant opens; major employer.

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2000Chaldean Community Hub: Largest Iraqi Chaldean community outside Middle East.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1835 Culture

Township Settled

1950 Business

Auto Suburb Growth

1968 Government

Incorporated as City

1979 Industry

Sterling Heights Assembly Plant

2000 Culture

Chaldean Community Hub

Did You Know?

Sterling Heights has the largest Chaldean (Iraqi Christian) community outside the Middle East.

Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) assembly plant is a major employer.

Fourth-largest city in Michigan.

Sterling Heights is located in Macomb County, Michigan.

Sterling Heights was founded in 1835.

Famous People from Sterling Heights, Michigan

Derian Hatcher

Ice Hockey Player · Born Jun 4, 1972 · Age 53

Shawn Chambers

Ice Hockey Player · Born Oct 11, 1966 · Age 59

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