Population 14,027 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stewart County
Household size in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.64 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.21 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.64 people per household, Stewart County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Tennessee overall, where it has 2.53 people. Household size has climbed from 2.44 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Stewart County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 42.5, a smaller shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in Stewart County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Tennessee's 95 counties, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Stewart County
Renters in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.3% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Stewart County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Stewart County: 21.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Stewart County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Tennessee. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $685 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $605 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $718 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $920 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$235 | +$526 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Stewart County costs $920 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $235 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Stewart County
Bachelor's degrees in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Stewart County: 17.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.7% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.3% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.8% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.5% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Stewart County is close to the national rate: 89.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Stewart County
| Period | Stewart County | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Stewart County has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of Tennessee's 95 counties have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 10.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Stewart County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County | 2.64 | 43.2 | 5.9% | 18.9% | 21.0% | 1988 | $920 | 17.6% | 89.5% | 2.4% |
| Houston County | 2.46 | 43.1 | 13.4% | 19.0% | 14.6% | 1982 | $785 | 13.1% | 89.1% | 4.2% |
| Montgomery County | 2.67 | 33.5 | 14.0% | 38.1% | 7.4% | 1997 | $1,454 | 31.8% | 94.4% | 5.3% |
| Henry County | 2.46 | 46.5 | 10.2% | 26.5% | 18.6% | 1981 | $756 | 19.5% | 89.1% | 4.6% |
| Robertson County | 2.68 | 39.3 | 11.6% | 22.4% | 6.3% | 1992 | $1,364 | 22.4% | 90.3% | 3.4% |
| Fulton County | 2.38 | 40.3 | 18.2% | 38.2% | 18.6% | 1971 | $563 | 16.8% | 85.7% | 3.9% |
| Sumner County | 2.63 | 40.5 | 10.0% | 28.0% | 6.0% | 1995 | $1,587 | 34.2% | 92.5% | 3.4% |
| Obion County | 2.43 | 43.1 | 9.2% | 31.9% | 12.1% | 1974 | $783 | 18.7% | 85.4% | 4.1% |
| Trousdale County | 2.65 | 35.6 | 10.4% | 25.5% | 7.8% | 1989 | $848 | 13.6% | 85.9% | 0.9% |
| Lake County | 2.10 | 41.7 | 16.6% | 52.2% | 18.3% | 1976 | $524 | 10.6% | 73.0% | 4.8% |
| Macon County | 2.83 | 39.1 | 11.5% | 26.4% | 15.2% | 1989 | $869 | 12.9% | 82.4% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Clark County, AR · Tama County, IA · Sumner County, KS · Sullivan County, IN · Stutsman County, ND · Stone County, MS · Ste. Genevieve County, MO · St. Francis County, AR · Clay County, KY · Clarke County, AL
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Stewart County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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