Stewart County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stewart County is located in Georgia with a total population of 4,869. It is the 151st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stewart County is 42.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 12.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stewart County is $33,250. This is 57% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 59% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.4%. This is 97% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $65,100. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Stewart County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stewart County is Black or African American, making up 67.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 25.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (67.7% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Stewart County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.