Sturgis, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 128, Sturgis's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sturgis is a small community located in Mississippi, within Oktibbeha County. The total population is 128. It ranks as the 385th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sturgis is 54.7 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 7.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sturgis is $54,375. This is 4% lower than the state median of $56,447. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 90% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $126,400. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Sturgis is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sturgis has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (95.3% vs 55.2%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.7%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.1% vs 1.0%).

Education

8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sturgis, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.