Demographics & People — Sturgis, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,111 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,000 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,152 |
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| Family Households | 1,704 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.17 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,565 |
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| Black or African American | 109 |
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| Asian | 9 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 135 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 2,342 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,253 |
| Norwegian | 898 |
| Irish | 877 |
| Other groups | 852 |
| English | 323 |
| French (except Basque) | 243 |
| Russian | 207 |
| Dutch | 200 |
| Polish | 164 |
Language
| English Only | 6,725 |
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| Spanish | 58 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,839 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 703 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,652 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sturgis, South Dakota.
