Sturgis
City in Meade County, South Dakota
Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, with 7,020 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,422 ft (1,043 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blucksberg Mountain, 4.2 miles SE.
- 7,020residents (2020 Census)
- 3,422 ftelevation · 1,043 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 1,071 / sq mipopulation density
- 57741ZIP code
About Sturgis
Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 7,020 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Meade County and is named after Samuel D. Sturgis, a Union general during the Civil War.
Sturgis is notable as the location of one of the largest annual motorcycle events in the world: the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which lasts for 10 days beginning on the first Friday of August. It attracts large numbers of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Sturgis is also noted for hosting WCW's Hog Wild/Road Wild events from 1996 to 1999.
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Living in Sturgis
- Median household income
- $54,404
- Median home value
- $271,200
- Median rent
- $780/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Sturgis had 7,020 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,020 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,071 per sq mi (413 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sturgis at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Meade County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,020 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.56 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,422 ft (1,043 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4104° N, 103.4996° W |
| ZIP code | 57741 |
| Official website | sturgis-sd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4662100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sturgis
- Blucksberg Mountain4.2 mi SE
- Boulder Canyon5.3 mi W
- Crook City7.4 mi W
- Whitewood7.7 mi NW
- Deadwood11.0 mi W
- Central City13.7 mi W
- Lead13.8 mi W
- St. Onge14.3 mi NW
- Piedmont14.5 mi SE
- Vale15.2 mi N
- Wonderland Homes16.2 mi SE
- Spearfish16.6 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sturgis
What county is Sturgis in?
Sturgis is in Meade County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Sturgis, SD?
7,020 people lived in Sturgis at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sturgis, SD?
The ZIP code of Sturgis is 57741.
What is the elevation of Sturgis?
3,422 feet (1,043 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sturgis?
Blucksberg Mountain (4.2 mi), Boulder Canyon (5.3 mi), Crook City (7.4 mi), Whitewood (7.7 mi), Deadwood (11.0 mi).
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