Stuart, VA Demographics

A map of Stuart's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,503	1,184	77.0%	82.7%
Black	135	122	6.9%	8.5%
Hispanic	127	60	6.5%	4.2%
Multiracial	97	47	5.0%	3.3%
Asian	90	5	4.6%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.9%

Stuart, Virginia has an estimated population of 1,952, a dramatic increase from the 1,431 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.0% White, 6.9% Black, 6.5% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stuart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stuart has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stuart, that probability was 30.5% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stuart is ranked the 285th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stuart was ranked the 317th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stuart's White Population

1,503 residents of Stuart, or 77.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stuart is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Stuart ranks 235th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stuart's White population has grown by an estimated 26.9%. White residents' share of Stuart's population has decreased from 82.7% to 77.0%.

Stuart is more White than neighboring Danbury (74.6% White), and Bassett (45.6% White). Stuart is less White than neighboring Patrick Springs (92.8% White), Meadows of Dan (100% White), and Floyd (91.9% White).

Stuart's Black Population

135 residents of Stuart, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stuart is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Stuart ranks 313th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stuart's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Stuart's population has decreased from 8.5% to 6.9%.

Stuart is more Black than neighboring Patrick Springs (0.9% Black), Meadows of Dan (0% Black), and Floyd (1% Black). Stuart is less Black than neighboring Danbury (13.7% Black), and Bassett (22.9% Black).

Stuart's Asian Population

90 residents of Stuart, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stuart is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Stuart ranks 476th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stuart's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Asian residents' share of Stuart's population has increased from 0.3% to 4.6%.

Stuart is more Asian than neighboring Patrick Springs (0% Asian), Meadows of Dan (0% Asian), Danbury (0% Asian), Floyd (0% Asian), and Bassett (0% Asian).

Stuart's Hispanic Population

127 residents of Stuart, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stuart is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Stuart ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stuart's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 111.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Stuart's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.5%.

Stuart is more Hispanic than neighboring Patrick Springs (5.7% Hispanic), and Meadows of Dan (0% Hispanic). Stuart is less Hispanic than neighboring Danbury (8.6% Hispanic), and Bassett (29.9% Hispanic).

Stuart's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Stuart, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stuart is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Stuart ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stuart's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stuart's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Stuart is less Native American/Other than neighboring Danbury (1% Native American/Other).

Stuart's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Stuart, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stuart is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Stuart ranks 453rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stuart's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 106.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Stuart's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.0%.

Stuart is more Multiracial than neighboring Patrick Springs (0.7% Multiracial), Meadows of Dan (0% Multiracial), Danbury (2% Multiracial), Floyd (0.6% Multiracial), and Bassett (1.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.