Sturgis, South Dakota
Sturgis: City in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
About
Sturgis is a city located in the county of Meade in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,627 and a population density of 439 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,978 inhabitants.
The city was created 147 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Sturgis
| Population : | 6,978 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Dakota (United States) |
| County : | Meade County |
| Postal code : | 57785 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 605 |
| Area : | 15.11 km2 |
| Official name : | Sturgis |
| Altitude : | 3,422 feet / 1043 meters |
| Capital city : | Sturgis is capital of Meade County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (147 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:18:49 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 462 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.03% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sturgis is located at 44°24'35"N 103°30'33"W (44.4097100, -103.5090800).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sturgis
Demographics
The population of Sturgis increased by 5.03% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,627 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,545 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,586 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,658 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,660 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,603 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,715 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,880 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,904 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,922 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,978 | 0.8% | estimation process |
People born in Sturgis (7)
People born in Sturgis, including basketball player Megan Mahoney, baseball player Carroll Hardy, politician Rex Terry, .
List
- Raymond W. Carpenter (United States general) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Larry Rhoden (American politician) he was born in 05/02/1959
- Marty Jackley (American lawyer) he was born in 16/06/1959
- George W. Blair (American politician) he was born in 24/08/1921
Schools in Sturgis
College & universities near Sturgis, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219046 | Black Hills State University | Spearfish (SD) | 57799-9500 |
Post offices near Sturgis
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sturg Post Office | Sturgis (SD) | 57785 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Sturgis , Michigan city in and county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, United States with a population of 2,207 people.
- Sturgis , Kentucky human settlement in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 1,792 people.
- Sturgis , Mississippi human settlement in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 257 people.
Other cities in Meade County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Meade County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk | 2,892 | Census-designated place in Meade County, South Dakota |
| Piedmont | 895 | City in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Faith | 410 | City in Meade County, South Dakota, United States |
| Plainview | 53 | Human settlement in Meade County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Elm Springs | 28 | Township in Meade County, South Dakota |
Distance to Other Cities
Sturgis distances to largest South Dakota cities
