Stewart County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stewart County is located in Georgia with a total population of 4,978. It is the 151st most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stewart County is 36.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 11.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stewart County is $35,000. This is 53% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 55% lower. The poverty rate stands at 27.8%. This is 106% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 4.7%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $53,000. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Stewart County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stewart County is Black or African American, making up 59.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (24.6%) is well below the state average of 49.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (59.7% vs 31.0%). The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.9%.