The City of Sturgis, Meade County, and the State of South Dakota have maintained consistent growth over the past 30 years.  Unemployment remains significantly lower than national average.  South Dakota is a “right-to-work” state, with a solid work ethic.  Area workers enjoy a short commute time, average of 18 minutes.

For more, click http://sdreadytowork.com/media/docs/Misc/LaborProfile.pdf

Demographics

Year	Sturgis City	Meade County	South Dakota
2010	6,627 (+2.9)	25,434 (+4.9)	814,180 (+7.9)
2000	6,442	24,253	754,844
1990	5,330	21,878	696,004
1980	5,184	20,717	690,768

Source: census.gov 6/2011