Sturgis, Kentucky facts for kids
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Sturgis, Kentucky
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Location of Sturgis in Union County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,735 |
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(2022)
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1,686 |
| • Density | 1,107.92/sq mi (427.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
42459
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| Area code(s) | 270 |
| FIPS code | 21-74316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0504617 |
Sturgis is a city located in Union County, Kentucky, United States. It is in the northwest part of Kentucky. In 2020, about 1,735 people lived there. The city was started in 1890. It was named after Samuel Sturgis, who owned the land where the city now stands.
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History of Sturgis
The area around Sturgis was first settled by soldiers. These soldiers fought in the American Revolutionary War. Most of them came from Virginia. They received land for their service in the war.
Sturgis began as a town built by a company. This company was called the Cumberland Land and Iron Company. They developed the area for coal mining. The town was officially recognized as a town on May 3, 1890. At that time, it had 327 people. Later, in the 1920s, Sturgis became known as a city.
Geography of Sturgis
Sturgis is located at coordinates 37°32′54″N 87°59′4″W / 37.54833°N 87.98444°W. This helps us find it on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (4.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Sturgis
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 327 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,258 | 284.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,467 | 16.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,750 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,154 | 23.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,321 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,222 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,209 | −0.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,210 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,293 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,184 | −4.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,030 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,898 | −6.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,735 | −8.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,686 | −11.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,030 people living in Sturgis. There were 854 households. About 578 families lived in the city. The population density was about 1,343 people per square mile.
About 24.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 39 years.
Education in Sturgis
Public schools in Sturgis are managed by Union County Public Schools. The school district has a few schools. These include Sturgis Elementary School. There is also Union County Middle School. And for older students, there is Union County High School.
Sturgis also has a lending library. It is a part of the Union County Public Library system.
Climate in Sturgis
The weather in Sturgis has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa".
See also
In Spanish: Sturgis (Kentucky) para niños
