Sturgis, SD Demographics

A map of Sturgis's Population by Race

Sturgis, South Dakota had a population of 7,020 in 2020. It was 87.4% White, 0.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 4.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sturgis, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Sturgis is the 15th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sturgis's White Population

6,138 residents of Sturgis identify as White, or 87.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Sturgis slightly larger than the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Sturgis is ranked #294 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sturgis is more White than neighboring Buffalo Chip (85.7% White). Sturgis is less White than neighboring Blucksberg Mountain (92.9% White), Boulder Canyon (92.2% White), Crook City (91.7% White), and Whitewood (88.6% White).

Sturgis's Black Population

42 residents of Sturgis identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sturgis roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Sturgis is ranked #66 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sturgis is more Black than neighboring Blucksberg Mountain (0% Black), Buffalo Chip (0% Black), Boulder Canyon (0% Black), and Crook City (0% Black). Sturgis is less Black than neighboring Whitewood (0.8% Black).

Sturgis's Asian Population

24 residents of Sturgis identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sturgis roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Sturgis is ranked #127 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sturgis is more Asian than neighboring Blucksberg Mountain (0% Asian), Buffalo Chip (0% Asian), Boulder Canyon (0.2% Asian), and Whitewood (0.2% Asian). Sturgis is less Asian than neighboring Crook City (0.8% Asian).

Sturgis's Hispanic Population

263 residents of Sturgis identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sturgis roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Sturgis is ranked #144 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sturgis is more Hispanic than neighboring Blucksberg Mountain (3% Hispanic), Buffalo Chip (0% Hispanic), Boulder Canyon (2.5% Hispanic), and Crook City (0.8% Hispanic). Sturgis is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitewood (3.9% Hispanic).

Sturgis's Native American/Other Population

215 residents of Sturgis identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sturgis slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Sturgis is ranked #163 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sturgis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blucksberg Mountain (1.1% Native American/Other), Boulder Canyon (1.6% Native American/Other), Crook City (1.5% Native American/Other), and Whitewood (1.7% Native American/Other). Sturgis is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buffalo Chip (14.3% Native American/Other).

Sturgis's Multiracial Population

338 residents of Sturgis identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sturgis roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Sturgis is ranked #119 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sturgis is more Multiracial than neighboring Blucksberg Mountain (3% Multiracial), Buffalo Chip (0% Multiracial), and Boulder Canyon (3.6% Multiracial). Sturgis is less Multiracial than neighboring Crook City (5.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.