Population 5,468 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Stuart
Household size in Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.22 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.21 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Stuart are small: just 2.19 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.30 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.3, Stuart is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has crept up from 47.6 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Stuart than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Stuart
Renters in Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Stuart rent their homes (29.2%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 55.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Stuart: 20.3% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Stuart are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Virginia as a whole, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. 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 Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $406 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $532 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $543 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $625 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$219 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in Stuart pays $625 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $219 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Stuart
Bachelor's degrees in Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Stuart: 16.6% 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 5.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 19 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.6% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.8% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Stuart never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Stuart has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Virginia cities.
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 Stuart
| Period | Stuart | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Stuart has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Stuart compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart | 2.19 | 48.3 | 9.0% | 29.2% | 20.3% | 1979 | $625 | 16.6% | 87.0% | 2.6% |
| Patrick Springs | 2.24 | 49.9 | 2.5% | 27.8% | 16.2% | 1981 | $832 | 16.5% | 86.8% | 3.4% |
| Critz | 2.24 | 42.7 | 6.6% | 19.1% | 13.1% | 1993 | $786 | 8.2% | 79.8% | 0.8% |
| Nettleridge | 2.18 | 53.3 | 15.4% | 13.4% | 11.7% | 1988 | $694 | 12.8% | 86.0% | 0.2% |
| Claudville | 2.16 | 57.0 | 4.4% | 16.1% | 12.0% | 1986 | $541 | 18.8% | 82.0% | 1.4% |
| Stella | 2.04 | 49.1 | 7.8% | 16.0% | 13.6% | 1985 | $843 | 11.9% | 80.7% | 0.7% |
| Meadows Of Dan | 1.91 | 58.0 | 4.5% | 25.8% | 31.5% | 1974 | $713 | 12.2% | 74.5% | 2.1% |
| Woolwine | 2.15 | 55.3 | 7.7% | 12.9% | 28.4% | 1982 | $677 | 14.2% | 83.0% | 2.2% |
| Vesta | 1.99 | 55.7 | 5.3% | 19.8% | 23.5% | 1975 | $728 | 15.0% | 82.2% | 3.7% |
| Kibler | 2.33 | 52.1 | 2.5% | 21.1% | 28.7% | 1980 | $783 | 16.2% | 83.0% | 1.6% |
| Francisco | 1.99 | 56.9 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 16.1% | 1972 | $763 | 19.9% | 89.2% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Stuart. 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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