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Stewart

Minnesota · 489 residents · 0.809 sq mi
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Stewart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,900. Households here earn about 32% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
−13%since 2000
from 564 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 697 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+18%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4695295906517111990201020202024Stewart
2024644
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,562
+49%since 2000
from $16,512 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
18.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(546)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(434)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score18.4%(90)
Diversity Score
18
+281%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.8%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stewart, Minnesota?

Stewart, Minnesota has about 489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stewart, Minnesota?

The typical household in Stewart, Minnesota earns about $49,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stewart, Minnesota expensive?

In Stewart, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $82,900, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Stewart, Minnesota?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stewart, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stewart, Minnesota?

About 7.5% of people in Stewart, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stewart, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Stewart, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 80 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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