Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sturgis, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,054

Median Agei

34.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

63.7%7,038

Hispanic/Latino

27.3%3,018

Two or More

4.5%501

Black

1.8%196

Asian

1.6%174

Other

1%108

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%16

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%442

High School Diploma

31.5%2,153

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%571

Some College (1+ yr)

13%890

Associate's Degree

8.1%551

Bachelor's Degree

11.2%764

Master's Degree

3.6%248

Professional Degree

0.9%60

Doctorate

0.1%4

HS or Higher

83.2%

BA or Higher

15.7%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,600

Median Renti

$826

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.6%2,707

Renter-Occupied

38.4%1,687

Total Units

4,864

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.7%72

$50K–$100K

21%569

$100K–$150K

24.6%667

$150K–$200K

26.7%723

$200K–$300K

16.3%441

$300K–$500K

8.7%235

Rent Distribution

Under $500

471

$500–$750

212

$750–$1,000

421

$1,000–$1,250

297

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%60

2010–2019

0.9%42

2000–2009

3%145

1990–1999

6.4%311

1980–1989

9.5%461

1970–1979

13.8%671

1960–1969

12.4%605

1950–1959

18.3%889

1940–1949

5.8%283

1939 or earlier

28.7%1,397

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.3%3,398

Electricity

18.3%805

Other

1.5%66

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%64

No Fuel

1.2%52

Wood

0.2%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,710

Mean Household Incomei

$77,837

Per Capita Incomei

$30,297

Poverty Ratei

13.2%

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

5,663

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.8%165

$10K–$15K

5.2%229

$15K–$20K

4.2%184

$20K–$25K

4.8%210

$25K–$30K

7%307

$30K–$35K

5.9%258

$35K–$40K

3.7%162

$40K–$45K

5.2%228

$45K–$50K

3.6%160

$50K–$60K

4.3%189

$60K–$75K

11.5%507

$75K–$100K

11%482

$100K–$125K

15.2%670

$125K–$150K

6%264

$150K–$200K

5.8%255

$200K+

2.8%124

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,43613%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,254

India

China

Guatemala

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,063

Avg. Commutei

18.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,190

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

565(7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured