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Sturgis, MI · 1 counties · 60,968 residents (2025 est.) · 500.64 sq mi
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Sturgis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,969
−2%since 2000
from 62,422 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+12%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:60,968 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K63K1990201020202024Sturgis
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,425
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,355 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,102
+76%since 2000
from $18,247 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade36.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+28%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(56,994)
Black2.5%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2,488)
Asian0.6%(353)
Other0%
Diversity Score17%(10,607)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(50,933)
Black2.1%(1,262)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(5,739)
Asian0.7%(397)
Other4.3%(2,638)
Diversity Score36.4%(22,171)
Segregation Score34.3%(20,934)
Diversity Score
36
+114%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
−2%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

SturgisCENTRAL10,900
What's inside

1 component county

St. Joseph CountyCENTRAL60,968
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sturgis, MI?

Sturgis, MI has about 60,969 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sturgis, MI?

The typical household in Sturgis, MI earns about $66,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sturgis, MI expensive?

In Sturgis, MI, the median home is worth about $178,300, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Sturgis, MI?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sturgis, MI hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sturgis, MI?

About 11.4% of people in Sturgis, MI live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sturgis, MI grown since 1990?

Yes, Sturgis, MI has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,056 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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