Sturgeon, PA Demographics

A map of Sturgeon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,385	1,476	94.5%	91.6%
Native American/Other	81	8	5.5%	0.5%
Black	0	26	0.0%	1.6%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	33	0.0%	2.0%
Multiracial	0	62	0.0%	3.8%

Sturgeon, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,466, a decrease from the 1,611 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.5% White, 5.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sturgeon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sturgeon has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sturgeon, that probability was 15.8% in 2020 and 10.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sturgeon is ranked the 801st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sturgeon was ranked the 745th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sturgeon's White Population

1,385 residents of Sturgeon, or 94.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sturgeon is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Sturgeon ranks 901st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturgeon's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Sturgeon's population has increased from 91.6% to 94.5%.

Sturgeon is more White than neighboring Noblestown (84.4% White), McDonald (92.3% White), Oakdale (88.5% White), Southview (79.9% White), and Cecil-Bishop (90.9% White).

Sturgeon's Black Population

0 residents of Sturgeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sturgeon is considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Sturgeon ranks 734th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturgeon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sturgeon's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Sturgeon is less Black than neighboring McDonald (2.6% Black), Oakdale (3.4% Black), and Southview (13.5% Black).

Sturgeon's Asian Population

0 residents of Sturgeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sturgeon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Sturgeon ranks 1087th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturgeon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sturgeon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sturgeon is less Asian than neighboring Noblestown (5.5% Asian), McDonald (0.1% Asian), Oakdale (0.3% Asian), and Cecil-Bishop (1% Asian).

Sturgeon's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Sturgeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sturgeon is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sturgeon ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturgeon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sturgeon's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Sturgeon is less Hispanic than neighboring McDonald (1.2% Hispanic), Oakdale (0.5% Hispanic), Southview (1.3% Hispanic), and Cecil-Bishop (4.1% Hispanic).

Sturgeon's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Sturgeon, or 5.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sturgeon is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sturgeon ranks 670th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturgeon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 912.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sturgeon's population has increased from 0.5% to 5.5%.

Sturgeon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Noblestown (0% Native American/Other), McDonald (0.6% Native American/Other), Oakdale (0% Native American/Other), Southview (0% Native American/Other), and Cecil-Bishop (0% Native American/Other).

Sturgeon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Sturgeon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sturgeon is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Sturgeon ranks 669th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sturgeon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sturgeon's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Sturgeon is less Multiracial than neighboring Noblestown (10.1% Multiracial), McDonald (3.2% Multiracial), Oakdale (7.3% Multiracial), Southview (5.3% Multiracial), and Cecil-Bishop (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.