Stewart County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stewart County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 13,859. It is the 81st most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stewart County is 44.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stewart County is $62,052. This is 8% lower than the state median of $67,097. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $182,700. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $256,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Stewart County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stewart County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 15.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 30.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.