Stewart County, Tennessee Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Stewart County, Tennessee, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Stewart County, Tennessee. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Stewart County, Tennessee. The estimated population of Stewart County, Tennessee is 13,569 people, with a median age of 43.8.

We can look at the total population in Stewart County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,569
+0.12%
+2.42%
2020
13,553
+0.94%
-
2019
13,427
+0.95%
-
2018
13,301
+0.4%
-
2017
13,248
 - -

Population of Stewart County, Tennessee by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.6%
92%
 -1.52%
Black/African American
0.3%
1.1%
 -72.73%
Native
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
2.6%
 +30.77%
Asian
0.4%
0.9%
 -55.56%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.3%
0.3%
 +333.33%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
2.6%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Stewart County, Tennessee by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.8 0% 42.8 +0.47% 44.6 -0.22%
2020 43.8 -0.9% 42.6 -2.07% 44.7 -1.76%
2019 44.2 -0.67% 43.5 -0.46% 45.5 -0.44%
2018 44.5 +2.06% 43.7 +2.1% 45.7 +0.66%
2017 43.6 - 42.8 - 45.4 -

The median age of Stewart County, Tennessee gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 800 -1% 720 +17.21% 787 842
10 to 19 797 +7.24% 814 -9.88% 846 724
20 to 29 765 -0.59% 656 +11.92% 759 736
30 to 39 669 -4.07% 762 +2.09% 636 775
40 to 49 886 +10.24% 844 -2.11% 975 824
50 to 59 894 +3.25% 1,055 -8.4% 911 968
60 to 69 1,016 +3.55% 890 +8.27% 1,045 962
70+ 755 -0.53% 925 +11.85% 740 1,039

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Stewart County, Tennessee is $51,460.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Stewart County.

  • Under 25
    $38,375.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,046.00
  • 45 to 64
    $60,271.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,888.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Stewart County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Stewart County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Stewart County, Tennessee is currently $65,279.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.24% of households in Stewart County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Stewart County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.60%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.49%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.24%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Stewart County is $26,513.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Stewart County by the total population of Stewart County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Stewart County, Tennessee, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Stewart County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    54.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Stewart County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Stewart County over the age of 16 is 11,001.

Of those people, a total of 55.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Stewart County is 52.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 631 38.50% 9.50%
20 to 24 years 723 84.50% 13.40%
25 to 29 years 772 85.90% 15.90%
30 to 34 years 744 70.00% 6.00%
35 to 44 years 1,598 79.40% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 1,855 76.20% 1.30%
55 to 59 years 892 70.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,098 46.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,671 11.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,017 3.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Stewart County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,385 54.50% 3.50%
Black or African American 36 41.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 13 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 56 32.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 100.00% 0.00%
Other 101 84.20% 49.40%
Two or more races 385 70.90% 13.20%
Hispanic or Latino 292 66.80% 23.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,203 54.50% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Stewart County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Stewart County is 5,754, with median earnings of $31,243.00.

Women in Stewart County, Tennessee earning approximately 75.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,754 $31,243.00
Male 2,993 $35,464.00
Female 2,761 $26,827.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 650 $27,000.00
Business and Financial 107 $27,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $60,417.00
Architecture and Engineering 96 $50,909.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 106 $36,368.00
Community and Social Service 51 $46,553.00
Legal 43 $0.00
Educational and Library 455 $38,821.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $74,853.00
Healthcare Practitioners 252 $40,833.00
Healthcare Support 154 $17,344.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 70 $50,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 267 $14,531.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 290 $16,307.00
Personal Care and Service 156 $20,000.00
Sales 416 $15,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 755 $31,141.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 539 $39,491.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 263 $42,567.00
Production 568 $23,092.00
Transportation and Material Moving 232 $32,955.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 399 $27,305.00 251 $26,496.00
Business and Financial 22 $36,833.00 85 $26,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $60,417.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 63 $24,353.00 33 $85,074.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 83 $36,235.00 23 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $0.00 18 $0.00
Legal 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 53 $43,438.00 402 $37,143.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 48 $0.00 28 $72,941.00
Healthcare Practitioners 15 $0.00 237 $39,196.00
Healthcare Support 102 $2,499.00 52 $20,577.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 58 $53,182.00 12 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 74 $6,071.00 193 $19,511.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 117 $18,843.00 173 $15,483.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 146 $17,288.00
Sales 130 $16,875.00 286 $14,545.00
Office and Administrative Support 258 $70,347.00 497 $25,871.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 502 $38,981.00 37 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 239 $43,103.00 24 $0.00
Production 410 $21,765.00 158 $23,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 169 $50,212.00 63 $16,750.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,091 households in Stewart County, with an average household size of 2.64 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,292 families in Stewart County with an average family size of 3.32 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,578 258 456 1,799
Average Household Size 3.29 4.22 3.96 1.15
Total Families 2,578 258 456 0
Average Household Size 3.25 3.27 3.77 0

Poverty

Of the 3,292 families in Stewart County, 10.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Stewart County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,688 housing units in Stewart County, Tennessee.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,091 76.12%
Vacant 1,597 23.88%

12.72% of the total 6,688 housing units in Stewart County are rental units. This is approximately 851 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,058 are occupied by the owner - or 60.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Stewart County is $695.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Stewart County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    182
  • Less than $500
    184
  • $500 to $999
    518
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    117
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    32
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Stewart County is $149,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Stewart County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    435
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    904
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    691
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    535
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    944
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    479
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    37
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Stewart County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Stewart County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    377
  • 1940 to 1949
    197
  • 1950 to 1959
    246
  • 1960 to 1969
    626
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,202
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,031
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,645
  • 2000 to 2009
    952
  • 2010 to 2013
    387
  • 2014 or later
    25

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Stewart County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    233
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,263
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,742
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,853

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Stewart County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Stewart County that commute to work in a particular way.

37.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Stewart County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    185
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    484
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    503
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    515
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    188
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    198
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    801
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    307
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    348
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,122
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    201
  • 90 or more minutes
    534

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Stewart County, Tennessee in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Stewart County, Tennessee

We have data for 9 places in Stewart County, Tennessee. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.