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Stuart

Iowa · 1,782 residents · 2.816 sq mi
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Stuart has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $99,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,782
+4%since 2000
from 1,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
633 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−2%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stuart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,221
+65%since 2000
from $17,113 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,675)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(19)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(57)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,642)
Black1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(59)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score12.9%(229)
Diversity Score
13
+285%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stuart, Iowa?

Stuart, Iowa has about 1,782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stuart, Iowa?

The typical household in Stuart, Iowa earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stuart, Iowa expensive?

In Stuart, Iowa, the median home is worth about $99,500, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Stuart, Iowa?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stuart, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stuart, Iowa?

About 15.1% of people in Stuart, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stuart, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Stuart, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 255 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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