Stuart, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 198, Stuart's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Stuart is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Hughes County. The total population is 198. It ranks as the 553rd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stuart is 25.7 years. This is 31% lower than the state median of 37.0 years. With 35.9% of the population under 18, Stuart has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stuart is $66,250. This is 2% higher than the state median of $65,039. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Stuart, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $89,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Stuart is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Stuart is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.2% vs 12.7%).

Education

6.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Stuart, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.