Sturgis, South Dakota Population 2022
Sturgis is a city located in Meade County South Dakota. Sturgis has a 2020 population of 6,976. Sturgis is currently growing at a rate of 0.26% annually and its population has increased by 5.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,636 in 2010.
The average household income in Sturgis is $55,731 with a poverty rate of 7.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $530 per month, and the median house value is $162,000. The median age in Sturgis is 42 years, 41.7 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
Sturgis Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sturgiswas:
- White: 93.53%
- Two or more races: 2.55%
- Asian: 1.37%
- Black or African American: 1.34%
- Other race: 0.66%
- Native American: 0.56%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,356 | 93.53% |
| Two or More Races | 173 | 2.55% |
| Asian | 93 | 1.37% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 1.34% |
| Some Other Race | 45 | 0.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 38 | 0.56% |
Sturgis Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,146 | 2.09 | 62.7 |
| Non Family | 1,491 | 1.04 | 44.5 |
| Married | 1,334 | 3.17 | 87.9 |
| Male | 211 | 2.44 | 34.6 |
| Female | 110 | 2.58 | 57.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 201 | 4.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 4.80% |
| High School Graduate | 1,626 | 33.10% |
| Some College | 1,338 | 27.24% |
| Associates Degree | 469 | 9.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 738 | 15.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 304 | 6.19% |
Sturgis Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,582 | 4,190 | 935 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 91 | 49 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 12 |
| Black | 66 | 66 | |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Other Race | 45 | ||
| Native American | 28 | 28 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,856
Average Earnings
$37,476
Average Male
$24,201
Average Female
Sturgis Language by Age
Sturgis Language
96.67% of Sturgis residents speak only English, while 3.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
Sturgis Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,087 | 439 | 7.21% |
| Hispanic | 213 | 63 | 29.58% |
| Other | 45 | NaN% | |
| Native | 18 | 18 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 93 | 7 | 7.53% |
7.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.54%
Male Poverty Rate
11.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sturgis
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is Other, with NaN% 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 4.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.22%.
Sturgis Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Sturgis Married by Age and Sex
Sturgis Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sturgis Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 743 | 14.80% |
| Black | 66 | 100.00% |
Sturgis Veterans by Education
4.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
0.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
64.96%
Born in Sturgis
97.63%
Native Born
2.37%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
1.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.63% of Sturgis residents were born in the United States, with 64.96% having been born in South Dakota. 0.87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,976 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 6,958 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 6,940 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 6,922 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 6,904 | 24 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 6,880 | 165 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 6,715 | 112 | 1.70% |
| 2015 | 6,603 | -57 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 6,660 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 6,658 | 72 | 1.09% |
| 2012 | 6,586 | 41 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 6,545 | -91 | -1.37% |
| 2010 | 6,636 | 194 | 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% |