Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stuart, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

18,520

Median Agei

48.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.5%11,581

Hispanic/Latino

21.3%3,953

Black

12%2,219

Two or More

2.7%497

Asian

1.1%202

Other

0.3%60

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%529

High School Diploma

21%3,030

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%1,303

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%2,115

Associate's Degree

9.5%1,365

Bachelor's Degree

23.8%3,433

Master's Degree

9.5%1,372

Professional Degree

1.1%158

Doctorate

0.6%83

HS or Higher

93%

BA or Higher

35.1%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$329,400

Median Renti

$1,586

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.9%4,744

Renter-Occupied

41.1%3,316

Total Units

10,577

Homeownership

58.9%

Vacancy Rate

23.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%209

$50K–$100K

1.4%67

$100K–$150K

8.8%418

$150K–$200K

9.1%431

$200K–$300K

22.1%1,050

$300K–$500K

29.6%1,405

$500K–$1M

19.8%940

$1M+

4.7%224

Rent Distribution

Under $500

176

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

132

$1,000–$1,250

559

$1,250–$1,500

485

$1,500–$2,000

1,255

$2,000+

553

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%232

2010–2019

3.9%408

2000–2009

14.8%1,566

1990–1999

9.5%1,008

1980–1989

23.3%2,466

1970–1979

27.7%2,929

1960–1969

5.5%578

1950–1959

6.3%665

1940–1949

1.4%148

1939 or earlier

5.5%577

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.6%7,467

No Fuel

3.7%302

Utility Gas

1.8%143

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%67

Solar

0.4%32

Wood

0.3%28

Other

0.3%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,225

Mean Household Incomei

$85,698

Per Capita Incomei

$38,710

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

8,745

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%553

$10K–$15K

3.1%250

$15K–$20K

5%405

$20K–$25K

1.8%144

$25K–$30K

6.7%540

$30K–$35K

5.5%442

$35K–$40K

4.9%394

$40K–$45K

6.4%518

$45K–$50K

4%322

$50K–$60K

5.5%447

$60K–$75K

6.3%508

$75K–$100K

13%1,044

$100K–$125K

9.5%769

$125K–$150K

8.1%653

$150K–$200K

5.8%466

$200K+

7.5%605

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

138

Residentsi

276

Avg. Tenant Renti

$419/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

65 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing70 homes97% occupied$434/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers45 homes77% occupied$433/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC23 homes98% occupied$344/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,225/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

80.1%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

13.7%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

4.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

86.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

78.3% of subsidized households are minority

38.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,49213.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

153

Canada

Mexico

Germany

India

China

Philippines

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,824

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,028

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,127(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured