Stewart County, GA Population

The population of Stewart County is 5,347, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
5,347
Total Population
36.8
Median age
31.12%
Female population %
221.3:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
25-29 years
Largest age group
29.8
Total dependency ratio
Black or African American
Largest racial group
79
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Stewart County's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Stewart County is 36.8, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Stewart County's population under 18 was 11.46%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Stewart County's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.21% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Stewart County, 8.72% were under the age of 15, 24.01% aged 15 to 29, 53.06% aged 30 to 64, 11.09% aged 65 to 84, and 3.12% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Stewart County's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Stewart County, GA population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 703 (13.15% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 2,019 less females than males in Stewart County:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 31.12% females and 68.88% males in Stewart County, GA.
  • The Stewart County, GA gender ratio is 221.3:100 i.e. 221.3 men to 100 women (2.213).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 30-34 years with a population of 632.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 180.
The grouped bar chart shows Stewart County, GA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 30-34 years (632) | Female # 55-59 years (180). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Stewart County's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Stewart County population: 23.19% are White, 59.36% are Black or African American, 0.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.18% are Asian, 13.50% are some other race and 0.62% are multiracial.
  • Stewart County's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of Black or African American population in the county.
  • By ethnicity, 79 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 4,557 (85.23% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Stewart County is Black or African American with a population of 3,174 (59.36% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Stewart County, GA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Stewart County, GA population by race. The largest racial group in Stewart County is Black or African American with a population of 3,174 (59.36% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Stewart County's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 6,649 in the year 2019
  • From 2000 to 2010, Stewart County's population increased by 829 (15.73%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Stewart County's population decreased by 795 (13.03%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Stewart County's population was lowest in year 2008 at 4,610.
The graph shows Stewart County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Stewart County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 4,648. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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