Sturgis, SD Profile
Sturgis, SD, population 5,981, is located
in South Dakota's Meade county,
about 276.4 miles from Ft Collins and 325.9 miles from Westminster.
Through the 90's Sturgis's population has grown by about 21%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Sturgis has declined by about 3%. Since 2005 Sturgis's population has declined by about 5%.
Sturgis's property crime levels tend to be much higher than
South Dakota's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Sturgis tend to be higher than South Dakota's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 95% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 3% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 6,488 | N/A |
| 2001 | 6,444 | -0.68% |
| 2002 | 6,428 | -0.25% |
| 2003 | 6,360 | -1.06% |
| 2004 | 6,344 | -0.25% |
| 2005 | 6,275 | -1.09% |
| 2006 | 6,151 | -1.98% |
| 2007 | 6,027 | -2.02% |
| 2008 | 5,975 | -0.86% |
| 2009 | 5,981 | 0.10% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $30,253 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 155 |
| 2002 | 354 |
| 2003 | 280 |
| 2004 | 155 |
| 2005 | 218 |
| 2006 | 174 |
| 2007 | 213 |
| 2008 | 168 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 |
1 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 2003 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 2004 |
0 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| 2006 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,825 |
| 2002 | 3,433 |
| 2003 | 3,763 |
| 2004 | 3,042 |
| 2005 | 2,757 |
| 2006 | 2,568 |
| 2007 | 2,529 |
| 2008 | 2,425 |
| 2009 | 3,323 |
| 2010 | 2,611 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
48 |
180 |
19 |
| 2002 |
38 |
166 |
19 |
| 2003 |
27 |
194 |
21 |
| 2004 |
27 |
156 |
13 |
| 2005 |
16 |
143 |
18 |
| 2006 |
23 |
121 |
18 |
| 2007 |
17 |
125 |
12 |
| 2008 |
23 |
116 |
5 |
| 2009 |
22 |
168 |
6 |
| 2010 |
21 |
128 |
5 |
Location
| Elevation | 3,440 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 2.6 Square Miles |
