Sturgis is a city located in Meade County South Dakota. Sturgis has a 2024 population of 7,056. Sturgis is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,100 in 2020.
The average household income in Sturgis is $70,595 with a poverty rate of 8.98%. The median age in Sturgis is 40.5 years: 36.8 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sturgis was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,565 | 92.32% |
| Two or more races | 299 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 109 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 74 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.77% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,152 | 2.17 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 1,448 | 1.06 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 1,119 | 3.23 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Female | 382 | 3.27 | 36.6 | 63.4 |
| Male | 203 | 2.16 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 308 | 6.1% |
| Associates Degree | 530 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 758 | 15% |
| Graduate Degree | 242 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 1,672 | 33.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 216 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 1,326 | 26.25% |
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 | 4,736 | 4,219 | 957 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 157 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 95 | 95 | 3 |
| Black | 91 | 91 | 31 |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Native American | 33 | 26 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 34.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,373 | $54,573 | $29,531 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,428 | $102,600 | $60,906 |
| High School Graduate | $33,717 | $35,188 | $32,237 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,667 | $0 | $22,005 |
| Overall | $35,946 | $44,063 | $31,757 |
| Some College | $31,966 | $41,683 | $29,224 |
$35,946
Average Earnings
$44,063
Average Male
$31,757
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.33% of Sturgis residents speak only English, while 1.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,415 | 522 | 8.14% |
| Multiple | 287 | 54 | 18.82% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 38 | 28.36% |
| Black | 109 | 31 | 28.44% |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Native | 40 | 7 | 17.5% |
8.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.85%
Male Poverty Rate
12.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sturgis is White, with 8.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.75% |
| Some College | 10.57% |
| High School | 9.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.04% |
| Female Employed | 5.75% |
| Male Employed | 1.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,911 | $96,927 |
| Households | $51,101 | $70,595 |
| Married Families | $96,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,534 | $38,756 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
657
Number of Veterans
618
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 233 |
| Vietnam | 183 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 46 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 220 |
| 75+ | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 116 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 87 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 588 | 11.21% |
| Black | 50 | 54.95% |
| Native American | 11 | 22% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 4.82% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.1%
Labor Force Participation
67%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
50.85%
Born in Sturgis
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.28%
Non Citizen
0.37%
Naturalized
99.35% of Sturgis residents were born in the United States, with 50.85% having been born in South Dakota. 0.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,001 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 7,012 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 7,023 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 7,034 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 7,045 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 7,056 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 7,067 | -100 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 7,167 | 34 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 7,133 | 33 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 7,100 | 124 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 6,976 | 27 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 6,949 | 30 | 0.43% |
| 2017 | 6,919 | 174 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 6,745 | 116 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 6,629 | -51 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 6,680 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 6,678 | 80 | 1.21% |
| 2012 | 6,598 | 44 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 6,554 | -88 | -1.32% |
| 2010 | 6,642 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,442 | 1,112 | 20.86% |
| 1990 | 5,330 | 146 | 2.82% |
| 1980 | 5,184 | 648 | 14.29% |
| 1970 | 4,536 | -103 | -2.22% |
| 1960 | 4,639 | 1,168 | 33.65% |
| 1950 | 3,471 | 463 | 15.39% |
| 1940 | 3,008 | -3,993 | -57.03% |