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Fort Stewart

Georgia · 4,924 residents · 11.067 sq mi
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Fort Stewart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,552. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 6,281 residents. Renters pay a median $1,053 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 21.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,924
−56%since 2000
from 11,205 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
445 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K9K12K15K1990201020202024Fort Stewart
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,552
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,441 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,640
+18%since 2000
from $11,594 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,053
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
99.2% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(5,216)
Black35.9%(4,024)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(1,358)
Asian1.8%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.5%(8,569)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(2,891)
Black23.2%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(582)
Asian1.6%(80)
Other3.5%(173)
Diversity Score72.1%(3,548)
Diversity Score
72
−6%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
33.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
40.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Stewart, Georgia?

Fort Stewart, Georgia has about 4,924 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Stewart, Georgia?

The typical household in Fort Stewart, Georgia earns about $38,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Stewart, Georgia expensive?

In Fort Stewart, Georgia, the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Stewart, Georgia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Stewart, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Stewart, Georgia?

About 21.5% of people in Fort Stewart, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Stewart, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Stewart, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8,850 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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