Stuart is a city located in Martin County, Florida. Stuart has a 2026 population of 20,578. It is also the county seat of Martin County. Stuart is currently growing at a rate of 2.52% annually and its population has increased by 17.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,542 in 2020.
The median household income in Stuart is $60,225 with a poverty rate of 17.26%. The median age in Stuart is 48.6 years: 45.3 years for males, and 51.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 81.2 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.6 years
Female: 51.5 years
Male: 45.3 years
There are 15,303 adults, (5,381 of whom are seniors) in Stuart.
Female: 10,218 (55.2%)
Male: 8,302 (44.8%)
The racial composition of Stuart includes 67.48% White, 11.98% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,497 | 67.48% |
| Two or more races | 2,943 | 15.89% |
| Black or African American | 2,219 | 11.98% |
| Other race | 516 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.09% |
| Native American | 143 | 0.77% |
Stuart 's average per capita income is $37,124. Household income levels show a median of $60,225. The poverty rate stands at 17.26%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,673 | - |
| Families | $87,500 | $105,665 |
| Households | $60,225 | $85,698 |
| Non Families | $39,534 | $55,294 |
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