Stewart County, TN

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    2024 Population
    14,027
    US Senator
    Marsha Blackburn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Bill Hagerty
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.3
    0.673% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.4%
    36.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,114
    1.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $204,700
    12% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    5,912
    4.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Stewart County, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Stewart County, TN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Stewart County, TN was $204,700, and the homeownership rate was 81.1%.

    Most people in Stewart County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Stewart County, TN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Stewart County, TN is home to a population of 14k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.25% of Stewart County, TN residents were born outside of the country (315 people).

    In 2024, there were 27.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in Stewart County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 459 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 209 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.8% of Stewart County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Stewart County, TN was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stewart County, TN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12.7k ± 78
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      459 ± 84
    3. White (Hispanic)
      209 ± 129
    3.03%
    Hispanic Population
    425 people

    In 2024, there were 27.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.7k people) in Stewart County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 459 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 209 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.03% of the people in Stewart County, TN are hispanic (425 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Stewart County, TN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      95,077 ± 7,519 people
    2. Guatemala
      31,959 ± 4,379 people
    3. Honduras
      26,792 ± 4,011 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 95,077 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 31,959 and Honduras with 26,792.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.25%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    315 people
    2.32%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    321 people

    As of 2024, 2.25% of Stewart County, TN residents (315 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stewart County, TN was 2.32%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      592 ± 184
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      295 ± 94
    3. Vietnam
      257 ± 88

    Stewart County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.01 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    88.2% of the population of Stewart County, TN has health coverage, with 33.8% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 19% on non-group plans, and 8.18% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Stewart County, TN see 13,855 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (13,855 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3509 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2844 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    13,855 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stewart County, TN

    Primary care physicians in Stewart County, TN see an average of 13,855 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (13,855 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Stewart County, TN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.8%
    Uninsured
    33.8%
    Employer Coverage
    14%
    Medicaid
    13.2%
    Medicare
    19%
    Non-Group
    8.18%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stewart County, TN grew by 25.3% from 9.43% to 11.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Stewart County, TN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.48 in Stewart County, TN.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.6% in Stewart County, TN.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.4% in Stewart County, TN.

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    Economy

    The economy of Stewart County, TN employs 5.91k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Stewart County, TN were Manufacturing (909 people), Construction (654 people), and Educational Services (630 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($63,333), Public Administration ($61,563), and Utilities ($54,233).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.91k
    2024 Value
    ± 528
    4.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Stewart County, TN grew at a rate of 4.4%, from 5.66k employees to 5.91k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stewart County, TN, are Production Occupations (696 people), Management Occupations (646 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (565 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stewart County, TN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.91k
    2024 Value
    ± 528
    4.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 12.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Stewart County, TN grew at a rate of 4.4%, from 5.66k employees to 5.91k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stewart County, TN, are Manufacturing (909 people), Construction (654 people), and Educational Services (630 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stewart County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Stewart County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,097
    Median earning men ± $5,983
    $32,252
    Median earning women ± $4,349

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($91,319), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($66,042), and Public Administration ($64,485).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($54,531), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,983), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,750).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    3.15%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 18
      Retail Trade
    2. 17
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 13
      Construction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $33.4k
      Manufacturing
    2. $14.6k
      Construction
    3. $11.5k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Stewart County, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Tennessee

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    Marsha Blackburn
    Senator from Tennessee1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Bill Hagerty
    Senator from Tennessee2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Stewart County, TN was $204,700 in 2024, which is 0.615 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $182,700 to $204,700, a 12% increase. The homeownership rate in Stewart County, TN is 81.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Stewart County, TN have an average commute time of 36.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stewart County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stewart County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.18%.

    Housing

    Property

    $204,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$19,355
    $4,315
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$396

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stewart County, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Stewart County, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    81.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 81.1% of the housing units in Stewart County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 83.6%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Stewart County, TN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,114
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,169
    5.32k
    Number of Households
    ± 431

    In 2024, the median household income of the 5.32k households in Stewart County, TN grew to $63,114 from the previous year's value of $62,052.

    The following chart displays the households in Stewart County, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Stewart County, TN is from Tennessee.
    0.457
    2024 Wage GINI in Tennessee
    0.459
    2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee

    In 2024, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.505% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.1%)
    2. Carpooled (16.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.86%)

    In 2024, 75.1% of workers in Stewart County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.3%) and those who worked at home (5.86%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    36.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Stewart County, TN have a longer commute time (36.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 8.17% of the workforce in Stewart County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Stewart County, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stewart County, TN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stewart County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.18%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stewart County, TN (2.28k out of 13.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stewart County, TN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 17.5% of the children was living in poverty in Stewart County, TN. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 10%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 439 in Stewart County, TN. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 163% per 100,000 population.

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