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Sturgis

Mississippi · 207 residents · 1.29 sq mi
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Sturgis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,300. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
Unchangedsince 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
160 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.1
+40%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
922003074145221990201020202024Sturgis
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,726
+25%since 2000
from $18,916 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−16%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(191)
Black5.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(176)
Black11.1%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.4%(61)
Diversity Score
29
+83%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+149%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2011
from 26.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sturgis, Mississippi?

Sturgis, Mississippi has about 207 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sturgis, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sturgis, Mississippi earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sturgis, Mississippi expensive?

In Sturgis, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Sturgis, Mississippi?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sturgis, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sturgis, Mississippi?

About 11.2% of people in Sturgis, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sturgis, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sturgis, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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