Living in Stewart, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stewart · Census data 2020–2024

Stewart has 268 residents with a median age of 15.5. The median household income is $2,499 (96% lower than the Mississippi median).

Stewart is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Stewart at a glance

Population
268
Median age
15.5State: 38.6
Median household income
$2,499State: $56,447
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Stewart a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 96% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 66.7%; a poverty rate of 79.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Stewart median household income

The median household income in Stewart is $2,499 and the income per person is $10,808. 79.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).

Median household income

Stewart$2,499
Mississippi$56,447
United States$80,734

Housing in Stewart: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
78
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
3.44

Stewart demographics

Population
268
Median age
15.5
Under 18
59%
65 and older
12.3%
Households
78
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
18.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White19.4%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black77.6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stewart ›

Education in Stewart

0% of adults 25 and older in Stewart have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Stewart0%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Stewart

Unemployment rate
66.7%State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
0%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82.1%

Stewart vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Stewart268$2,499——
Kilmichael467$42,432$92,300$875
Eupora2,250$53,793$103,100$528
French Camp272$97,679$375,000$867
Walthall128$59,583$116,700$850
Weir704$35,938$67,600$594
Winona4,183$31,932$123,000$728
Ackerman1,792$48,083$147,300$555
Mathiston775$59,236$155,000$637

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Living in Stewart: FAQ

What is the median household income in Stewart, MS?

The median household income in Stewart is $2,499, 96% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Stewart, MS a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 96% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 66.7%; a poverty rate of 79.9%.

What is the median age in Stewart?

The median age in Stewart is 15.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

What is the unemployment rate in Stewart?

The unemployment rate in Stewart is 66.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Stewart?

0% of adults in Stewart have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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