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Stewart County, GA

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Stewart County, GA is 4,631. The population is expected to grow to 4,632 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.00%.

The median age of Stewart County, GA residents is 44.

The diversity index of Stewart County, GA is 78.5, meaning that there is a 79% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Stewart County, GA is $58,561 and projected to be $67,192 in 2031. Per capita income is $23,646, projected to be $27,320 in 2031. 0.95% of households – 44 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $568,615 and the average disposable income is $46,239.

There are 2,182 housing units in Stewart County, GA; 1,296 are owner-occupied, 465 are rented, and 421 are vacant. The average home value is $144,925, with 155 homes built in 2010 or later, and 172 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 117 businesses in Stewart County, GA, employing 891 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,466 age 16 and above. 764 workers commute into Stewart County, GA from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

572 residents both live and work in/around Stewart County, GA. The average travel time is 25.8 minutes. 15.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.52% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,406 drive alone, 34 carpool, and 12 take public transportation. 5 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 9 residents work from home.

1,800 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 219 have associates degrees, 334 have bachelor’s degrees, and 167 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-10-09