Sturgis is a city located in St. Joseph County Michigan. Sturgis has a 2024 population of 10,972. Sturgis is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,132 in 2020.
The average household income in Sturgis is $73,516 with a poverty rate of 15.98%. The median age in Sturgis is 34.6 years: 32.8 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sturgis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,231 | 74.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,852 | 16.72% |
| Other race | 554 | 5% |
| Native American | 197 | 1.78% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,392 | 2.49 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Married | 1,958 | 3.19 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 1,585 | 1.22 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Female | 626 | 3.18 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Male | 223 | 3.54 | 23.8 | 76.2 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
58.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 761 | 10.98% |
| Associates Degree | 549 | 7.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 833 | 12.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 316 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,440 | 35.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 549 | 7.92% |
| Some College | 1,484 | 21.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,001 | 4,433 | 820 |
| Hispanic | 1,461 | 842 | 285 |
| 2+ Races | 951 | 735 | 285 |
| Other Race | 230 | 92 | 12 |
| Black | 145 | 134 | 2 |
| Native American | 98 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 63 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 92.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,820 | $70,977 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,110 | $0 | $75,592 |
| High School Graduate | $38,362 | $53,167 | $27,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,904 | $46,681 | $17,366 |
| Overall | $41,470 | $54,682 | $33,145 |
| Some College | $37,684 | $53,550 | $34,469 |
$41,470
Average Earnings
$54,682
Average Male
$33,145
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.55% of Sturgis residents speak only English, while 25.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,138 | 1,238 | 17.34% |
| Hispanic | 3,034 | 391 | 12.89% |
| Multiple | 1,842 | 187 | 10.15% |
| Black | 155 | 25 | 16.13% |
| Other | 554 | 25 | 4.51% |
15.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.47%
Male Poverty Rate
17.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is White, with 17.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is Other, with 4.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.34% |
| High School | 12.61% |
| Some College | 7.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 36.43% |
| Female Employed | 8.76% |
| Male Employed | 4.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,680 | $83,323 |
| Households | $60,640 | $73,516 |
| Married Families | $98,400 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,339 | $49,671 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
605
Number of Veterans
597
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 204 |
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 182 |
| 35 to 54 | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 75+ | 112 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 538 | 8.67% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 5.11% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 4 | 4.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61%
Employment Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.04%
Born in Sturgis
87.56%
Native Born
12.44%
Foreign Born
9.27%
Non Citizen
3.17%
Naturalized
87.56% of Sturgis residents were born in the United States, with 60.04% having been born in Michigan. 9.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,772 | -40 | -0.37% |
| 2028 | 10,812 | -40 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 10,852 | -40 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 10,892 | -40 | -0.37% |
| 2025 | 10,932 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 10,972 | -40 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 11,012 | -26 | -0.24% |
| 2022 | 11,038 | -39 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 11,077 | -55 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 11,132 | 295 | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 10,837 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 10,872 | -19 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 10,891 | -47 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 10,938 | -15 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 10,953 | -64 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 11,017 | -13 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 11,030 | -12 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 11,042 | -35 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 11,077 | -52 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 11,129 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,285 | 1,155 | 11.4% |
| 1990 | 10,130 | 662 | 6.99% |
| 1980 | 9,468 | 173 | 1.86% |
| 1970 | 9,295 | 380 | 4.26% |
| 1960 | 8,915 | 1,129 | 14.5% |
| 1950 | 7,786 | 572 | 7.93% |
| 1940 | 7,214 | 264 | 3.8% |
| 1930 | 6,950 | 955 | 15.93% |
| 1920 | 5,995 | 2,360 | 64.92% |
| 1910 | 3,635 | -7,137 | -66.26% |