Stewart County, Tennessee Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Stewart County, Tennessee has a population of 14,027, the 80th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $63,114 and the median home value is $204,700. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

Stewart County Quick Facts

Population 14,027

Median Household Income $63,11490% MOE ±$5,169

Median Home Value $204,70090% MOE ±$19,355

Poverty Rate 16.4%90% MOE ±3.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.7%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 44.3 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 81.1%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.4%

Cities/Places 3

Population 14,027 80th of 95

Median Income $63,114 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment 2.7%

How Stewart County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	13,427	14,027	+4.5%
Median household income	$56,377	$63,114	No clear change (+11.9%)
Median home value¹	$151,500	$204,700	+35.1%
Median gross rent	$793	$945	+19.2%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Stewart

$63,114

$69,595

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Stewart

$204,700

$286,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 28.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.6%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

1.6%

$40K-$45K

1.7%

$45K-$50K

6.0%

$50K-$60K

9.5%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

12.6%

$100K-$125K

11.4%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

5.5%

Employment

2.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

53.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.1%

Renter 18.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $945/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

24.2%

55-74

28.2%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Stewart County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dover	1,956	$75,190	7.0%	$203,500
Cumberland City	574	$56,250	22.5%	$162,500
Big Rock	163	$77,344	8.6%	$234,100

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Population Overview

Stewart County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 14,027. It is the 80th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stewart County is 44.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stewart County is $63,114. This is 9% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $204,700. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Stewart County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.0%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.4%.

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 Tennessee 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Stewart County, Tennessee?

Stewart County has a population of 14,027, making it the 80th most populous county in Tennessee.

What is the median income in Stewart County?

The median household income in Stewart County is $63,114 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.

How many cities are in Stewart County, Tennessee?

Stewart County contains 3 Census-designated places.