Census Bureau data for Sturgis city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Sturgis city
- What is the median household income in Sturgis city?
- The median household income in Sturgis city is $43,938 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Sturgis city?
- The poverty rate in Sturgis city is 11.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Sturgis city?
- $83,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Sturgis city?
- The median gross rent in Sturgis city is $703 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Sturgis city residents have a college degree?
- 11.6% of adults in Sturgis city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,827
Median Income
$43,938
Median Home Value
$83,400
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.7%
Median Age
44.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$2,958 (+7.2%)
Home Value:
+$8,700 (+11.6%)
Poverty Rate:
-2.4 pp (-17%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.1 pp (+54.7%)
Unemployment:
-0.7 pp (-13%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,827
Median Age
44.0
Female
50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.8%
Black 3.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,938
±$9,284
-$18,479 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$55,030
Median Family Income
$58,182
Poverty Rate
11.7%
-0.1 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
24.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
23.5%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
36.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.4%
$10–15k
5.3%
$15–25k
24.8%
$25–35k
8.4%
$35–50k
14.5%
$50–75k
22.0%
$75–100k
9.0%
$100–150k
8.7%
$150–200k
1.0%
$200k+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
817
Owner-Occupied
60.0%
Renter-Occupied
40.0%
Vacancy Rate
12.5%
Median Home Value
$83,400
-$108,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$703
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
9.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
49.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
13.8%
$50–100k
54.5%
$100–200k
24.0%
$200–300k
3.0%
$300–500k
1.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
30.0%
$500–1k
62.1%
$1–1.5k
7.9%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.7%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
40.7%
3+
14.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.5%
Single-fam. att.
2.0%
2–4 units
0.2%
5–19 units
1.5%
20+ units
4.7%
Mobile home
4.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
25.0%
1940–1969
7.8%
1970–1999
15.2%
2000–2009
1.1%
2010+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
89.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
11.6%
-15.4 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.7%
Some College / Associate
19.8%
Less Than High School
6.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
-0.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.8%
Self-Employed
1.8%
Government Workers
37.3%
Private For-Profit
60.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
34.7%
Manufacturing
16.7%
Retail
15.5%
Transportation
11.9%
Prof. Services
5.6%
Public Admin
3.2%
Finance
2.7%
Wholesale
1.8%
Construction
1.7%
Agriculture
1.5%
Arts/Entmt.
0.5%
Occupation
Production
30.1%
Food Prep
25.6%
Management
22.4%
Sales
15.5%
Construction
6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.2 min
Drove Alone
84.3%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.8%
Walked
8.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
715
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
42.1%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.7%
5–9
4.0%
10–14
4.2%
15–19
4.7%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
10.8%
35–44
17.5%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
5.6%
65–74
6.8%
75–84
13.8%
85+
8.2%
Under 18: 14.9%
Working age (18–64): 85.1%
65 and over: 25.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.3%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
66.7%
Africa
33.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.9%
With a Disability
36.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.2%
Uninsured
5.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.0%
Has a Computer
89.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023