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Stuart

Nebraska · 486 residents · 1.367 sq mi
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Stuart has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,074. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,900. With a median age of 50.9, 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 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
486
−22%since 2000
from 625 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
356 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+30%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4525276016757501990201020202024Stuart
2024628
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,074
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,321 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,526
+151%since 2000
from $13,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(613)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−74%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.0 min
−22%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stuart, Nebraska?

Stuart, Nebraska has about 486 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stuart, Nebraska?

The typical household in Stuart, Nebraska earns about $60,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stuart, Nebraska expensive?

In Stuart, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $100,900, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Stuart, Nebraska?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Stuart, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stuart, Nebraska?

About 11.0% of people in Stuart, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stuart, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Stuart, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 188 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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