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Sturgis Micro

Sturgis, MI · 1 counties · 61,295 residents · 500.64 sq mi
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Sturgis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,392. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $116,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,295
−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: 261
Median age
38.7
+9%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
59K60K61K62K63K1990201020202024Sturgis
202461K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,392
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,355 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,192
+11%since 2000
from $18,247 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(53,930)
Black2.5%(1,555)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(4,034)
Asian0.7%(416)
Other1.8%(1,119)
Diversity Score26.8%(16,423)
Diversity Score
27
+58%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

SturgisCENTRAL10,900
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1 component county

St. Joseph CountyCENTRAL60,968
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sturgis, MI?

Sturgis, MI has about 61,295 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sturgis, MI?

The typical household in Sturgis, MI earns about $44,392 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 $116,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Sturgis, MI?

About 14.0% 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 15.1% 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 2,382 residents, a change of about 4 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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