Sturgis, Mississippi facts for kids
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Sturgis, Mississippi
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Location of Sturgis, Mississippi
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 Sturgis, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Oktibbeha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
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| • Total | 207 |
| • Density | 160.47/sq mi (61.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
39769
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-71320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0694900 |
Sturgis is a small town located in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 207 people lived there. Even though it's a small town, Sturgis is famous for hosting a big motorcycle event called "The Rally."
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The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sturgis is well-known for its annual motorcycle rally, sometimes called the Little Sturgis Rally. This event brings many motorcycle riders to the town each year. In 2005, around 20,000 visitors came to the rally. The rally usually happens in August. It took a break in 2020 and 2021 because of concerns about COVID-19, but it started again in 2024.
Geography and Location
Sturgis is located in the state of Mississippi. It sits at specific coordinates: 33.344027 degrees North and 89.046618 degrees West.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 1.29 square miles (3.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 321 | — | |
| 1920 | 354 | 10.3% | |
| 1930 | 477 | 34.7% | |
| 1940 | 485 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 402 | −17.1% | |
| 1960 | 358 | −10.9% | |
| 1970 | 321 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 269 | −16.2% | |
| 1990 | 198 | −26.4% | |
| 2000 | 206 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 254 | 23.3% | |
| 2020 | 207 | −18.5% | |
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The number of people living in Sturgis has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 321 residents. The population grew to its highest point in 1940 with 485 people. Since then, it has generally decreased, reaching 207 people in 2020.
Who Lives in Sturgis?
In 2020, there were 207 people living in Sturgis. The town had 108 households. Most residents were White (85.02%), with a smaller percentage being African American (11.11%). About 1.93% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Sturgis was about 45.1 years old. This means that many adults live in the town.
Education in Sturgis
Students in Sturgis are part of the Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. There is an elementary school in Sturgis called West Oktibbeha County Elementary School. Older students attend Armstrong Middle School and Starkville High School, both located in Starkville.
Historically, Sturgis had its own schools, including Sturgis High School. Over time, these schools merged with others. In 2013, a law was passed to combine all schools in Oktibbeha County into the Starkville School District. By 2015, the local high school that served Sturgis joined Starkville High School.
The town also has a public library, the Sturgis Public Library, which is part of the Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System.
Notable People from Sturgis
Some interesting people have come from Sturgis:
- N. Q. Adams was a politician who served in the Mississippi state government.
- Lovie Gore was also a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives.
- Kirby Jackson was born in Sturgis and became a professional American football player for teams like the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills.
- Kid Thomas (musician), a musician, was also born here.
See also
In Spanish: Sturgis (Misisipi) para niños
