Sturgis, South Dakota is a small city in Meade County located in the southwestern area of the state. With a population of 9,383, it is the fourth most populous city in the county and has a population density of 17 people per square mile. The city is well known for its annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally which typically takes place during the first week of August each year and draws hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to its streets. Other popular attractions include many local businesses such as Bumpin' Buffalo Bar & Grill, Oasis Family Fun Park and Lakota Gifts & Books.
Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Sturgis with scenic hiking trails at Bear Butte State Park, fishing and boating on nearby Lakes Louise and Pactola, or simply enjoying a stroll through one of many parks throughout town. Other organizations such as The Blessing Center or Black Hills Cares promote help within community by providing services such as food banks and additional support programs for those in need. For athletics enthusiasts there are various sporting events throughout the year including local high school football games, baseball tournaments at Legion Park Baseball Field, or even golf tournaments at Woodward Golf Course.
The population in Sturgis (zip 57785) is 9,383. There are 16 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sturgis (zip 57785) is 41.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sturgis (zip 57785) is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sturgis (zip 57785)
- 54.1% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 22.2% are married with children
- 17.3% have children, but are single
Race in Sturgis (zip 57785)
- 91.9% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 1.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander