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Stewart County

Georgia · 5,314 residents · 458.748 sq mi
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Stewart County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,028. 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 $44,100. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,314
+1%since 2000
from 5,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Stewart County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,028
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,789 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,244
+7%since 2000
from $16,071 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $245 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(1,926)
Black60.9%(3,201)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(79)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(3,195)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(1,338)
Black46.3%(2,461)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(1,217)
Asian3.1%(167)
Other1.5%(81)
Diversity Score82.8%(4,398)
Segregation Score13.9%(738)
Diversity Score
83
+36%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.2%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
32.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
28.3%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stewart County, Georgia?

Stewart County, Georgia has about 5,314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stewart County, Georgia?

The typical household in Stewart County, Georgia earns about $34,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stewart County, Georgia expensive?

In Stewart County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $44,100, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Stewart County, Georgia?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Stewart County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stewart County, Georgia?

About 28.2% of people in Stewart County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stewart County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Stewart County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 340 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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