As is often the case in a small city, Sturgis doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Sturgis citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 20.92% of adults 25 and older in Sturgis have a college degree.
The per capita income in Sturgis in 2022 was $29,576, which is lower middle income relative to South Dakota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $118,304 for a family of four. However, Sturgis contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Sturgis home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sturgis residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Sturgis include German, Norwegian, Irish, English, and French.
The most common language spoken in Sturgis is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
