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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stuart

Florida · 14,633 residents · 7.115 sq mi
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Stuart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,574. Population has grown 23% since 1990. Median home value is $67,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,633
+23%since 1990
from 11,936 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,057 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 1,678 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
48.5
Unchangedsince 1990
from 48.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Stuart
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,574
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,233 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,139
+31%since 1990
from $16,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,000
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$648
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $507 in 1990
US average: $602
62.9%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
37.1% rent
2.2
−24%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82%(9,782)
Black15.1%(1,807)
Hispanic / Latino4%(482)
Asian1.2%(140)
Diversity Score44.5%(5,317)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(11,659)
Black12.3%(1,793)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(920)
Asian0.7%(96)
Diversity Score41.4%(6,057)
41
−7%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+11%since 1990
from 13.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stuart, Florida?

Stuart, Florida has about 14,633 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stuart, Florida?

The typical household in Stuart, Florida earns about $30,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stuart, Florida expensive?

In Stuart, Florida, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Stuart, Florida?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stuart, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stuart, Florida?

About 11.2% of people in Stuart, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stuart, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Stuart, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,697 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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