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Stuart

Virginia · 1,408 residents · 3.038 sq mi
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Stuart has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,500. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $114,600. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,408
+47%since 2000
from 961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.4
+31%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8621K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stuart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,192 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,089
+17%since 2000
from $16,265 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
44.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
−8%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(773)
Black14.4%(138)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.4%(388)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,203)
Black8.9%(126)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(43)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0.4%(6)
Diversity Score30.2%(425)
Diversity Score
30
−25%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−9%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stuart, Virginia?

Stuart, Virginia has about 1,408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stuart, Virginia?

The typical household in Stuart, Virginia earns about $30,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stuart, Virginia expensive?

In Stuart, Virginia, the median home is worth about $114,600, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Stuart, Virginia?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Stuart, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stuart, Virginia?

About 26.3% of people in Stuart, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stuart, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stuart, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 443 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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