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Stuart

Florida · 17,425 residents · 7.115 sq mi
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Stuart has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,829. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $205,900. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,425
+19%since 2000
from 14,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,449 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 2,057 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.5
+8%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K15K17K19K1990201020202024Stuart
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,829
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,465
+68%since 2000
from $21,139 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,900
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,209
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
46.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+75%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(11,659)
Black12.3%(1,793)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(920)
Asian0.7%(96)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(6,057)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(11,905)
Black11.2%(1,945)
Hispanic / Latino15%(2,622)
Asian1.6%(277)
Other1.8%(309)
Diversity Score59.5%(10,362)
Diversity Score
59
+44%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stuart, Florida?

Stuart, Florida has about 17,425 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stuart, Florida?

The typical household in Stuart, Florida earns about $53,829 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 $205,900, and the typical rent is about $1,209 a month.

How educated are people in Stuart, Florida?

About 29.8% 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 12.9% 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 5,489 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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