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Stuart

Virginia · 1,431 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 $30,804. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 17% 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 $148,400. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,431
+49%since 2000
from 961 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
471 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+35%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8621K1K2K2K1990201020202024Stuart
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,804
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,192 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,711
+27%since 2000
from $16,265 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,400
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$509
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $314 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.9% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(1,184)
Black8.5%(122)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(60)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other2.7%(38)
Diversity Score35.5%(508)
Diversity Score
35
−12%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stuart, Virginia?

Stuart, Virginia has about 1,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stuart, Virginia?

The typical household in Stuart, Virginia earns about $30,804 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 $148,400, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Stuart, Virginia?

About 17.4% 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 14.7% 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 466 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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