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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.
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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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1835 Township Settled: Farming community in Macomb County.
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1950 Auto Suburb Growth: Detroit auto workers move to Sterling Heights.
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1968 Incorporated as City: Becomes Michigan's 4th largest city at incorporation.
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1979 Sterling Heights Assembly Plant: Chrysler/Stellantis plant opens; major employer.
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2000 Chaldean 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?

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

Famous People from Sterling Heights, Michigan

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

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