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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sturgis

South Dakota · 6,442 residents · 6.42 sq mi
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Sturgis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,253. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% 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
6,442
+21%since 1990
from 5,330 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.8
+5%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Sturgis
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.3%(404)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.4%(415)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.4%(475)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.4%(478)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.3%(342)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.2%(660)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.1%(975)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.9%(894)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.6%(553)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.1%(589)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.8%(438)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over3.4%(219)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,253
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,217 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,763
+62%since 1990
from $10,345 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.0%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$374
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
36.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(5,152)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(78)
Asian0.5%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(6,027)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(113)
Asian0.3%(20)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.5%(180)
Ancestry
German28.4%(2,012)
Norwegian9.7%(689)
Irish9.5%(674)
English4.7%(330)
Polish3.8%(271)
French2.3%(165)
American2.1%(150)
Russian1.8%(127)
Czech1.7%(119)
Swedish1.7%(119)
Dutch1.4%(102)
Finnish1.2%(85)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.1%(76)
Arab1.1%(75)
Lebanese1.1%(75)
Italian1%(72)
Scottish0.5%(37)
Welsh0.4%(27)
Swiss0.2%(16)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
British0.2%(11)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(11)
Ethiopian0.2%(11)
Belgian0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 16.8 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.1%(605)
Married58.8%(1,417)
Widowed3.2%(78)
Divorced12.8%(309)
Women 15+
Never married15.5%(432)
Married54.6%(1,519)
Widowed15.3%(425)
Divorced14.5%(404)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sturgis, South Dakota?

Sturgis, South Dakota has about 6,442 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sturgis, South Dakota?

The typical household in Sturgis, South Dakota earns about $30,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sturgis, South Dakota expensive?

In Sturgis, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Sturgis, South Dakota?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sturgis, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sturgis, South Dakota?

About 12.0% of people in Sturgis, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sturgis, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sturgis, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,112 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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