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Sturgis, MI
City in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Population
11,054
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,590
ZIP codes
0
Sturgis and its ZIP codes
Sturgis at a glance
- Sturgis is about 8.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 94th among 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- The median household income is $62,710, 14% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,600 (34% below Michigan) and median rent is $826 a month.
Local data for Sturgis, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sturgis, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,710
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$152,600
Median rent
$826/mo
Homeownership
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
18.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,929), German Americans (2,173), Irish Americans (842).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Joseph County. PPP loans are for Sturgis.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,676
20,801 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,660
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $6,341 per person
How people get to work
Sturgis, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled23.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sturgis, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
431
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sturgis, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Sturgis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Howe, INCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Burr OakVillage | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| Ontario, INCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Scott, INCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Lagrange, INTown | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Mongo, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| CentrevilleVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Wall Lake, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Shipshewana, INTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| White PigeonVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| ColonVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Shipshewana Lake, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| BronsonCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Orland, INTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ConstantineVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| MendonVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sturgis, MI in?
- Sturgis is in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Sturgis, MI?
- About 11,054 people live in Sturgis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sturgis?
- Nearby places include Howe, IN (4.8 mi), Burr Oak (6.1 mi), Ontario, IN (6.5 mi), Scott, IN (8.1 mi), Lagrange, IN (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023