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Sturgis

Kentucky · 2,030 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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Sturgis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,664. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,030
−7%since 1990
from 2,184 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,296 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,395 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
+1%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sturgis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,664
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,556 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,124
+34%since 1990
from $10,575 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.0%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$347
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−15%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,955)
Black9.8%(214)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score25%(546)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,777)
Black9.6%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score25%(508)
Diversity Score
25
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−16%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sturgis, Kentucky?

Sturgis, Kentucky has about 2,030 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sturgis, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sturgis, Kentucky earns about $28,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sturgis, Kentucky expensive?

In Sturgis, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $41,400, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Sturgis, Kentucky?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sturgis, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sturgis, Kentucky?

About 16.0% of people in Sturgis, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sturgis, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sturgis, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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