Sturgis, South Dakota

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City in Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Sturgis, South Dakota

General Information
Name	Sturgis, South Dakota
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Settlement Type	City
Transliteration
Language 1
Type 1
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Location
Coordinates	44°24 37°N
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Population
Total	7,020
Density	672.5 per km²
Area
Total	10.44 km²
Land	10.44 km²
Water	0.00 km²
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Time Zone
Standard	UTC-7
DST	UTC-6

Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. It is known for being the location of one of the largest annual motorcycle rallies in the world, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The city was founded in 1878 and incorporated in 1888. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,020.

History

Sturgis was founded in 1878 during the Black Hills Gold Rush. It was named after Samuel D. Sturgis, a commander at nearby Fort Meade. The city quickly grew as a supply center for the surrounding area.

Geography

Sturgis is located at

   
       44°24 
       37°N
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.03 square miles (10.44 km²), all land. The city is situated in the northern part of the Black Hills.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 7,020 people, 3,000 households, and 1,800 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,742.4 people per square mile (672.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was predominantly White, with small percentages of Native American, African American, and other races.

Economy

The economy of Sturgis is heavily influenced by the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. The event significantly boosts the local economy through tourism, hospitality, and retail.

Education

Sturgis is served by the Meade School District, which includes Sturgis Brown High School, a middle school, and several elementary schools.

Attractions

• Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
• Fort Meade
• Black Hills National Forest

Notable People

• Samuel D. Sturgis, namesake of the city
• Clarence "Pug" Manders, professional football player

Related Pages

• Meade County, South Dakota
• Black Hills
• Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
• Fort Meade (South Dakota)