State
Land Area
6.0 sq mi
Density
1,218.7/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.42%
Growth Since 2010
9.96%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sturgis is a city located in South Dakota. With a 2020 population of 7,287, it is the 15th largest city in South Dakota and the 3858th largest city in the United States. Sturgis is currently growing at a rate of 2.42% annually and its population has increased by 9.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,627 in 2010. Spanning over 6 miles, Sturgis has a population density of 1,219 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sturgis is $61,291 with a poverty rate of 8.92%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $512 per month, and the median house value is $154,000. The median age in Sturgis is 41.5 years, 37.9 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.2 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sturgis was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,426 | 94.89% |
| Two or More Races | 84 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 84 | 1.24% |
| Some Other Race | 66 | 0.97% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 66 | 0.97% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.68% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,987 | 2.2 | 65.2 |
| Married | 1,440 | 3.1 | 92 |
| Non Family | 1,305 | 1.07 | 41.8 |
| Male | 139 | 2.76 | 29.5 |
| Female | 103 | 3.05 | 36.9 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 231 | 4.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 199 | 4.20% |
| High School Graduate | 1,694 | 35.79% |
| Some College | 1,168 | 24.68% |
| Associates Degree | 314 | 6.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 853 | 18.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 274 | 5.79% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,409 | 4,049 | 995 |
| Hispanic | 196 | 130 | 74 |
| Other Race | 66 | ||
| Native American | 58 | 54 | 27 |
| Multiple Races | 54 | 54 | 15 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$33,459
Average Earnings
$43,168
Average Male
$22,196
Average Female
96.52% of Sturgis residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.08% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,097 | 499 | 8.18% |
| Hispanic | 305 | 93 | 30.49% |
| Other | 66 | 66 | 100.00% |
| Native | 54 | 27 | 50.00% |
8.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.47%
Male Poverty Rate
13.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is White, with 8.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.77%.
56.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 665 | 13.59% |
8.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.31%
Native Born
2.69%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
97.31% of Sturgis residents were born in the United States, with 69.68% having been born in South Dakota. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,287 | 172 | 2.42% |
| 2019 | 7,115 | 172 | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 6,943 | 41 | 0.59% |
| 2017 | 6,902 | 172 | 2.56% |
| 2016 | 6,730 | 115 | 1.74% |
| 2015 | 6,615 | -52 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 6,667 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 6,665 | 78 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 6,587 | 42 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 6,545 | -90 | -1.36% |
| 2010 | 6,635 | 193 | 0.30% |
| 2000 | 6,442 | 1,112 | 1.91% |
| 1990 | 5,330 | 146 | 0.28% |
| 1980 | 5,184 | 648 | 1.34% |
| 1970 | 4,536 | -103 | -0.22% |
| 1960 | 4,639 | 1,168 | 2.94% |
| 1950 | 3,471 | 463 | 1.44% |
| 1940 | 3,008 | 0.00% |