Stuart: Demographics & People
Stuart is home to 1,952 people, in 683 households. Population grew 16.1% from 1,681 (2022) to 1,952 (2024). Median age 44.5 years. (7.3y younger than Patrick County; 6.7y older than Virginia). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 77% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Black. The community is somewhat diverse (Simpson index 0.29). 50% of households are family-led. County is gaining 90 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 50% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 83 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 16.1% from 1,681 (2022) to 1,952 (2024) — about 26.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~2,279 (extrapolated at 8.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,766.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 17,608 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 16.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,681 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,952 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,952 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 2,766 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 44.5y is 5.6 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 44.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 20.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,952 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 396 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 443.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 621.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 492 |
| Population under 18 | 396 |
| Median age | 44.5 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,952 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.29 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as somewhat diverse.
| White residents | 1,359 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 180 |
| Asian residents | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 54 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 29.0% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | somewhat diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 83.4% |
| Asian population | 4.6% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 6.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.5% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 77.0% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.7% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 6% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,096 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 716 |
| Share born in this state | 56.1% |
| Share born in another state | 43.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 36.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizens | 6.5% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 49 |
| From Europe | 3 |
| From Africa | 18 |
| From Latin America | 8 |
Households & Family Composition
683 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 50% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 285 families, 21% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 334 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 285 |
| Married couples with children | 61 |
| Single-parent households | 7 |
| Average household size | 2.27 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 104 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 34 |
| Family households | 341 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 49.9% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 683 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 90 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 14,772 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 14,682 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 90 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 132 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 11.9% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 369 residents live in group quarters (18.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 369 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 9 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51141 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 141 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Patrick |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 22.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 28.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51141 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Patrick County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 705 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51141 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Patrick County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 46.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 40.8% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 41.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 17,608 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 2.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 20.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,952, booming, established, working-class, service economy |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,952 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Patrick County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade