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Fort Stewart

Georgia · 8,821 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 $45,341. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 2,384 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 22.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
1% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,821
−21%since 2000
from 11,205 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
797 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.2
+2%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,341
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,441 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,131
+56%since 2000
from $11,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,287
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
0.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
99.2% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(4,012)
Black24.3%(2,147)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(1,732)
Asian2.5%(224)
Other8.4%(743)
Diversity Score86.3%(7,611)
Diversity Score
86
+13%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2011
from 40.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
43.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Stewart, Georgia?

Fort Stewart, Georgia has about 8,821 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Stewart, Georgia earns about $45,341 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 $1,287 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Stewart, Georgia?

About 16.6% 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 12.2% 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 4,953 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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