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'''Stuart''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Martin County, Florida]], United States. Located in southeastern Florida, Stuart is the largest of five [[Municipal corporation|incorporated municipalities]] in Martin County. The population is 17,425 according to the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]]. Stuart is the 126th largest city in Florida based on official 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/stuart-fl-population/|title=Stuart, Florida Population 2018|publisher=World Population Review|access-date=2018-12-25}}</ref> It is part of the [[Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''Stuart''' is a city in and the [[county seat]] of [[Martin County, Florida]], United States. Located in southeastern Florida, Stuart is the largest of five [[Municipal corporation|incorporated municipalities]] in Martin County. The population is 17,425 according to the [[2020 United States census|2020 U.S. census]]. Stuart is the 126th largest city in Florida based on official 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/stuart-fl-population/|title=Stuart, Florida Population 2018|publisher=World Population Review|access-date=2018-12-25}}</ref> It is part of the [[Treasure Coast|Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area]].


Stuart is frequently cited as one of the best small towns to visit in the U.S., in large part because of its proximity to the [[St. Lucie River]], [[Indian River Lagoon]], and the Atlantic Ocean.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015 -- 3. Stuart, Florida|url=http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/best-small-towns-2015-180954993/?no-ist}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=20 Amazing Small Towns in America|url=http://mom.me/entertainment/22240-20-amazing-small-towns-america/item/stuart-florida/}}</ref>
Stuart is frequently cited as one of the best small towns to visit in the U.S., in large part because of its proximity to the [[St. Lucie River]], [[Indian River Lagoon]], and the Atlantic Ocean.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015 &ndash; 3. Stuart, Florida|url=http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/best-small-towns-2015-180954993/?no-ist}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=20 Amazing Small Towns in America|url=http://mom.me/entertainment/22240-20-amazing-small-towns-america/item/stuart-florida/}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
In the 18th century, several Spanish galleons were shipwrecked in the [[Martin County, Florida|Martin County]] area of [[Florida]]'s [[Treasure Coast]]. The multiple wrecks were reportedly the result of a hurricane, and the ships were carrying unknown quantities of gold and silver. Some of this treasure has since been recovered, and its presence resulted in the region's name. [[File:Dudley - Bessey House, Stuart, Florida 002.JPG|thumb|left|The historic [[Dudley-Bessey House]] on SW Atlanta Avenue is now a yacht brokerage office|216x216px]]In 1832, pirate [[Pedro Gilbert]], who often used a sandbar off the coast as a lure to unsuspecting prey, chased and caught the ''Mexican'', a U.S. merchant ship. Although he attempted to burn the ship and kill the crew, they survived to report the incident, ultimately resulting in the capture and execution of Gilbert and his crew. The bar from which he lured his intended booty is named "Gilbert's Bar" on nautical charts.<ref name="Flto20090513">{{cite news | first=Larry | last=Johnson | title=column:Always Learning| publisher=Florida Today | location=Melbourne, Florida | pages= 1D | date=13 May 2009 }}</ref><ref name="1991 Survey"/>{{rp|1}}
In the 18th century, several Spanish galleons were shipwrecked in the [[Martin County, Florida|Martin County]] area of Florida's [[Treasure Coast]]. The multiple wrecks were reportedly the result of a hurricane, and the ships were carrying unknown quantities of gold and silver. Some of this treasure has since been recovered, and its presence resulted in the region's name. [[File:Dudley - Bessey House, Stuart, Florida 002.JPG|thumb|left|The historic [[Dudley-Bessey House]] on SW Atlanta Avenue is now a yacht brokerage office|216x216px]]In 1832, pirate [[Pedro Gilbert]], who often used a sandbar off the coast as a lure to unsuspecting prey, chased and caught the ''Mexican'', a U.S. merchant ship. Although he attempted to burn the ship and kill the crew, they survived to report the incident, ultimately resulting in the capture and execution of Gilbert and his crew. The bar from which he lured his intended booty is named "Gilbert's Bar" on nautical charts.<ref name="Flto20090513">{{cite news | first=Larry | last=Johnson | title=column:Always Learning| publisher=Florida Today | location=Melbourne, Florida | pages= 1D | date=May 13, 2009 }}</ref><ref name="1991 Survey"/>{{rp|1}}


[[File:OldMartinCountyFlaCourthouse 012.JPG|thumb|left|The [[Old Martin County Courthouse]], built in 1937, now the Courthouse Cultural Center|214x214px]]
[[File:OldMartinCountyFlaCourthouse 012.JPG|thumb|left|The [[Old Martin County Courthouse]], built in 1937, now the Courthouse Cultural Center|214x214px]]
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From 1893 to 1895, the area was called Potsdam. This name was chosen by Otto Stypmann, a local landowner originally
From 1893 to 1895, the area was called Potsdam. This name was chosen by Otto Stypmann, a local landowner originally
from [[Potsdam, Germany]]. Stypmann, with his brother Ernest, owned the land that would become downtown Stuart. [[Henry Flagler]]'s [[Florida East Coast Railway]] connected the area to [[Daytona Beach]] in 1892 and [[Miami]] in 1896.
from [[Potsdam]], Germany. Stypmann, with his brother Ernest, owned the land that would become downtown Stuart. [[Henry Flagler]]'s [[Florida East Coast Railway]] connected the area to [[Daytona Beach]] in 1892 and Miami in 1896.


Potsdam was renamed Stuart in 1895, in honor of Homer Hine (Jack) Stuart Jr., a local landowner who owned 160 acres around the railway station.<ref name="1991 Survey">{{cite report |title=Historic Properties Survey of the City of Stuart Florida |url=https://cityofstuart.us/DocumentCenter/View/1330/1991-Survey-of-Historic-Properties-PDF |access-date=15 January 2021 |publisher=Historic Property Associates Inc. |date=April 1991 |page= |format=PDF |location=Stuart, Florida}}</ref>{{rp|7}} Rue, Luckhardt, Krueger, Crary, and Armellinis were some of the prominent settler families.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Early Pioneers |magazine=Historical Society of Martin County |url=https://hsmc-fl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Early-Pioneers.pdf |page= |date=March 2020 |access-date=13 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Fontenay |first1=Blake |title=Stuart's Christian Science church has survived hardships in its first 100 years {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/2022/11/07/christian-scientists-plan-celebrate-100-years-stuart-opinion/8265924001/ |access-date=7 November 2022 |work=[[TC Palm]] |date=7 November 2022}}</ref>
Potsdam was renamed Stuart in 1895, in honor of Homer Hine (Jack) Stuart Jr., a local landowner who owned 160 acres around the railway station.<ref name="1991 Survey">{{cite report |title=Historic Properties Survey of the City of Stuart Florida |url=https://cityofstuart.us/DocumentCenter/View/1330/1991-Survey-of-Historic-Properties-PDF |access-date=January 15, 2021 |publisher=Historic Property Associates Inc. |date=April 1991 |page= |format=PDF |location=Stuart, Florida}}</ref>{{rp|7}} Rue, Luckhardt, Krueger, Crary, and Armellinis were some of the prominent settler families.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Early Pioneers |magazine=Historical Society of Martin County |url=https://hsmc-fl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Early-Pioneers.pdf |page= |date=March 2020 |access-date=January 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Fontenay |first1=Blake |title=Stuart's Christian Science church has survived hardships in its first 100 years {{!}} Opinion |url=https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/2022/11/07/christian-scientists-plan-celebrate-100-years-stuart-opinion/8265924001/ |access-date=November 7, 2022 |work=[[TC Palm]] |date=November 7, 2022}}</ref>


When Stuart was incorporated as a town in 1914, it was located in [[Palm Beach County, Florida|Palm Beach County]]. In 1925, Stuart was chartered as a city and named the county seat of the newly created Martin County.<ref name='smchistory'>{{cite web |url=http://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/our_areas_history.asp |title=Our Area's History |access-date=2009-11-11 |publisher=Stuary/Martin County Chamber of Commerce |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091209040823/http://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/our_areas_history.asp |archive-date=2009-12-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
When Stuart was incorporated as a town in 1914, it was located in [[Palm Beach County, Florida|Palm Beach County]]. In 1925, Stuart was chartered as a city and named the county seat of the newly created Martin County.<ref name='smchistory'>{{cite web |url=http://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/our_areas_history.asp |title=Our Area's History |access-date=2009-11-11 |publisher=Stuary/Martin County Chamber of Commerce |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091209040823/http://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/our_areas_history.asp |archive-date=2009-12-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The City of Stuart formally adopted the slogan ''Sailfish Capital of the World'' in 1957, following pressure from the Stuart Chamber of Commerce,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Vignettes tells the story of how Stuart became 'The Sailfish Capital of the World' |url=http://www.tcpalm.com/yournews/martin-county/historical-vignettes-tells-the-story-of-how-stuart-became-the-sailfish-capital-of-the-world-ep-38305-343445792.html |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=www.tcpalm.com |language=en}}</ref> owing to the many [[sailfish]] found in the ocean off Martin County. The slogan is still used by the City. Some have also assigned [[Guatemala]] the namesake.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-07-18 |title=Why Guatemala is the Sailfish Capital of the World |url=https://www.liveoutdoors.com/fishing/238329-why-guatemala-sailfish-capital-of-the-world/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=LiveOutdoors |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-02-20 |title=Guatemala: The Sailfish Capital of the World |url=https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/travel/outdoors/guatemala-sailfish-capital-of-the-world/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Hachette Book Group |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Guatemala, The Sailfish Capital Of The World • AnglerAdventures.com |url=https://www.angleradventures.com/guatemala/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Angler Adventures |language=en-US}}</ref>
The City of Stuart formally adopted the slogan ''Sailfish Capital of the World'' in 1957, following pressure from the Stuart Chamber of Commerce,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historical Vignettes tells the story of how Stuart became 'The Sailfish Capital of the World' |url=http://www.tcpalm.com/yournews/martin-county/historical-vignettes-tells-the-story-of-how-stuart-became-the-sailfish-capital-of-the-world-ep-38305-343445792.html |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=www.tcpalm.com |language=en}}</ref> owing to the many [[sailfish]] found in the ocean off Martin County. The slogan is still used by the city.


From 1871 to 2005, 19 hurricanes passed through Stuart, including [[Hurricane Isbell (1964)|Isbell]] (1964), [[Hurricane Frances|Frances]] (2004), [[Hurricane Jeanne|Jeanne]] (2004), and [[Hurricane Wilma|Wilma]] (2005).<ref name='hurricanecity'>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurricanecity.com/city/stuart.htm |title=Stuart,Florida's history with tropical systems |access-date=2009-11-11 |publisher=Hurricane City }}</ref>
From 1871 to 2005, 19 hurricanes passed through Stuart, including [[Hurricane Isbell (1964)|Isbell]] (1964), [[Hurricane Frances|Frances]] (2004), [[Hurricane Jeanne|Jeanne]] (2004), and [[Hurricane Wilma|Wilma]] (2005).<ref name='hurricanecity'>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurricanecity.com/city/stuart.htm |title=Stuart,Florida's history with tropical systems |access-date=2009-11-11 |publisher=Hurricane City }}</ref>
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According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], Stuart has a [[tropical rainforest climate]] (Af), with hot, humid summers and warm, drier winters. Stuart has a noticeably seasonal precipitation pattern, with summer being the wettest season and winter being the driest.
According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], Stuart has a [[tropical rainforest climate]] (Af), with hot, humid summers and warm, drier winters. Stuart has a noticeably seasonal precipitation pattern, with summer being the wettest season and winter being the driest.


Summers feature hot temperatures and frequent thunderstorms. Average highs during summer range from {{Convert|88|F|C}} to {{Convert|91|F|C}}. On average, there are 81 days of 90+ °F highs annually, with an average annual mean maximum of {{Convert|96.4|F|C}}. Late summer brings an increased threat of tropical storms and hurricanes, though landfalls are rare. Several major hurricanes have impacted Stuart since 1900, with [[Hurricane David]] in 1979 and hurricanes [[Hurricane Frances|Frances]] and [[Hurricane Jeanne|Jeanne]] causing moderate damage to the area in 2004.
Summers feature hot temperatures and frequent thunderstorms. Average highs during summer range from {{convert|88|to|91|F|C}}. On average, there are 81 days of 90+ °F highs annually, with an average annual mean maximum of {{convert|96.4|F|C}}. Late summer brings an increased threat of tropical storms and hurricanes, though landfalls are rare. Several major hurricanes have impacted Stuart since 1900, with [[Hurricane David]] in 1979 and hurricanes [[Hurricane Frances|Frances]] and [[Hurricane Jeanne|Jeanne]] causing moderate damage to the area in 2004.


Winter brings much cooler and drier air. Average highs during winter range from {{Convert|74|F|C}} to {{Convert|78|F|C}}, though occasional strong [[cold front]]s bring brief rainfall followed by cooler temperatures, with highs in the 50s °F for a few days each winter. Most winters are frost-free, with an annual mean minimum temperature of {{Convert|37.6|F|C}}.
Winter brings much cooler and drier air. Average highs during winter range from {{convert|74|to|78|F|C}}, though occasional strong [[cold front]]s bring brief rainfall followed by cooler temperatures, with highs in the 50s °F for a few days each winter. Most winters are frost-free, with an annual mean minimum temperature of {{convert|37.6|F|C}}.


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===2010 and 2020 census===
===2010 and 2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Stuart racial composition'''<br> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br>
|+'''Stuart racial composition'''<br /> (Hispanics excluded from racial categories)<br /> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'')<br />
!Race
!Race
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2010<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
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!% 2010
!% 2020
!% 2020
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|11.16%
|11.16%
|-
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|Native American or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|28
|28
|23
|23
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As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 17,425 people, 7,286 households, and 3,776 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 17,425 people, 7,286 households, and 3,776 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES – 2020: Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2020.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 15,593 people, 7,182 households, and 3,470 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
As of the [[2010 United States census]], there were 15,593 people, 7,182 households, and 3,470 families residing in the city.<ref>{{Cite web|title=S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES – 2010: Stuart city, Florida|url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Stuart+city;+Florida+&tid=ACSST5Y2010.S1101|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>


In 2010, the median income for a household in the city was $35,954, and the median income for a family was $47,736. Males had a median income of $29,151 versus $23,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $25,020.<ref name="GR2" />
In 2010, the median income for a household in the city was $35,954, and the median income for a family was $47,736. Males had a median income of $29,151 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,020.<ref name="GR2" />


As of 2010, the cost of living in Stuart is 88, on a relative scale where the U.S. average is represented by 100.<ref name="col">{{cite web|url=http://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/ |title=Compare Cost of Living |access-date=2014-06-17 |publisher=Sperling's Best Places }}</ref>
As of 2010, the cost of living in Stuart is 88, on a relative scale where the U.S. average is represented by 100.<ref name="col">{{cite web|url=http://www.bestplaces.net/cost-of-living/ |title=Compare Cost of Living |access-date=2014-06-17 |publisher=Sperling's Best Places }}</ref>
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of [[2000]], there are 14,633 people, 7,220 households, and 3,422 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|2320|/sqmi|/km2}}. There were 8,777 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1392|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the city is 83.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.66% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.97% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.46% from two or more races. 6.29% of the population are [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 14,633 people, 7,220 households, and 3,422 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2320|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people&nbsp;|people|}}. There were 8,777 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1392|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 83.30% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 12.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.26% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.66% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.97% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.46% from two or more races. 6.29% of the population were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.


In 2000, there are 7,220 households out of which 15.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% are [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% are non-families. 46.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 26.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.88 and the average family size is 2.60.
In 2000, there were 7,220 households out of which 15.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% are non-families. 46.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.60.


In 2000, in the city the population is spread out with 14.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 32.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.4 males.
In 2000, in the city the population was spread out with 14.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 32.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.


In 2000, the median income for a household in the city is $30,574, and the median income for a family is $40,701. Males have a median income of $29,151 versus $23,125 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city is $21,139. About 7.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $30,574, and the median income for a family was $40,701. Males had a median income of $29,151 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,139. About 7.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

===2020 census===
As of the census of 2020, there were 17,434 people, 7,852 households, with 2.18 persons per household. The median household income was $61,878. The per capita household income was $41,029. 13.9% of the population was reported to have been living below the poverty line.<ref>https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/stuartcityflorida {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


==Economy==
==Economy==
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==Arts and culture==
==Arts and culture==
===Points of interest===
===Points of interest===
Notable historic properties in downtown in range from the early 1880s to 1940s, representing a mix of [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux-Arts]], [[Colonial Revival architecture|colonial revival]], spanish mediterranean, [[Art Deco]], frame vernacular, masonry vernacular architecture styles.<ref name="ArcGIS">{{cite web |last1=Jett |first1=Michele |title=City of Stuart Florida's Historical Buildings Tour |url=https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b96898614a3c4e149b2e4ef968966614 |website=[[ArcGIS]] |publisher=ArcGIS StoryMaps |access-date=15 January 2021 |language=en |date=April 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite report |title=1991 Survey of Notable Historic Properties |url=https://www.cityofstuart.us/DocumentCenter/View/1332/1991-Survey-of-Notable-Historic-Properties-PDF |access-date=15 January 2021 |publisher=City of Stuart |date=1991 |page=2 |format=PDF |location=Stuart, Florida}}</ref>
Notable historic properties in downtown in range from the early 1880s to 1940s, representing a mix of [[Beaux-Arts architecture|Beaux-Arts]], [[Colonial Revival architecture|colonial revival]], Spanish mediterranean, [[Art Deco]], frame vernacular, masonry vernacular architecture styles.<ref name="ArcGIS">{{cite web |last1=Jett |first1=Michele |title=City of Stuart Florida's Historical Buildings Tour |url=https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/b96898614a3c4e149b2e4ef968966614 |website=[[ArcGIS]] |publisher=ArcGIS StoryMaps |access-date=January 15, 2021 |language=en |date=April 3, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite report |title=1991 Survey of Notable Historic Properties |url=https://www.cityofstuart.us/DocumentCenter/View/1332/1991-Survey-of-Notable-Historic-Properties-PDF |access-date=January 15, 2021 |publisher=City of Stuart |date=1991 |page=2 |format=PDF |location=Stuart, Florida}}</ref>


[[File:Stuart Heritage 002.JPG|thumb|right|[[Stuart Heritage Museum]]]]
[[File:Stuart Heritage 002.JPG|thumb|right|[[Stuart Heritage Museum]]]]
[[File:Stuart FL Riverwalk03.jpg|right|thumb|Stuart Riverwalk, 2018]]
[[File:Stuart FL Riverwalk03.jpg|right|thumb|Stuart Riverwalk, 2018]]
* Audubon of Martin County<ref>[http://audubonmartincounty.org/directions.html Audubon of Martin County: Possum Long Nature Center] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009231706/http://audubonmartincounty.org/directions.html |date=2008-10-09 }}</ref>
* Audubon of Martin County<ref>[http://audubonmartincounty.org/directions.html Audubon of Martin County: Possum Long Nature Center] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009231706/http://audubonmartincounty.org/directions.html |date=October 9, 2008 }}</ref>
* [[Lyric Theatre (Stuart, Florida)|Lyric Theatre]]
* [[Lyric Theatre (Stuart, Florida)|Lyric Theatre]]
* [[Stuart Heritage Museum]]
* [[Stuart Heritage Museum]]
* [[Elliott Museum]]
* [[Elliott Museum]]
* [[Krueger House]], a historic house on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Swartz |first1=Sally D. |title=1880s Plantation House Gets New Life |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67652241/ |access-date=15 January 2021 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |date=26 January 1997 |pages=611, 615 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{open access}}}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Pat |title=Stuart Mansion Declared Historic Treasure |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67649873/ |access-date=15 January 2021 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |date=27 February 2002 |pages=B5, 374 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{open access}}}}</ref>
* [[Krueger House]], a historic house on the [[National Register of Historic Places]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Swartz |first1=Sally D. |title=1880s Plantation House Gets New Life |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67652241/ |access-date=January 15, 2021 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |date=January 26, 1997 |pages=611, 615 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{open access}}}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Moore |first1=Pat |title=Stuart Mansion Declared Historic Treasure |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/67649873/ |access-date=January 15, 2021 |work=[[The Palm Beach Post]] |date=February 27, 2002 |pages=B5, 374 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] {{open access}}}}</ref>
* The Barn Theatre
* The Barn Theatre
* [[Geoffrey C. Smith (sculptor)|Geoffrey C. Smith Galleries]]
* [[Geoffrey C. Smith (sculptor)|Geoffrey C. Smith Galleries]]
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===Transportation===
===Transportation===
[[Witham Field]] is a public-use airport located one mile southeast of the [[central business district]] owned by Martin County.
[[Witham Field]] is a public-use airport located one mile southeast of the central business district owned by Martin County.


[[US Route 1]] passes northwest-southeast through Stuart. The coastal route [[A1A]] heads east from Stuart towards [[Hutchinson Island (Florida)|Hutchinson Island]], and the road heads southeast out of Stuart. [[Florida State Road 76]] heads south from the city, and [[Florida State Road 714]] heads west from the city.
[[U.S. Route 1 in Florida|US 1]] passes northwest–southeast through Stuart. The coastal route [[Florida State Road A1A|A1A]] heads east from Stuart towards [[Hutchinson Island (Florida)|Hutchinson Island]], and the road heads southeast out of Stuart. [[Florida State Road 76|SR 76]] heads south from the city, and [[Florida State Road 714|SR 714]] heads west from the city.


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Local bus service is provided by [[Martin County Public Transit]] (MARTY).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.martin.fl.us/transit|title=Public Transit Information|date=2019|website=Martin County Florida|access-date=May 15, 2019}}</ref>
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Stuart has a yacht club and several marinas serving private crafts of various sizes.


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Stuart has a yacht club and several marinas serving private crafts of various sizes.
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Local transit is provided by the county.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.martin.fl.us/transit|title=Public Transit Information|date=2019|website=Martin County Florida|access-date=May 15, 2019}}</ref>


Until 1968 the [[Florida East Coast Railway]] operated Jacksonville to Miami service, with a station stop in Stuart. Until 1963 long distance passenger trains included the [[Illinois Central Railroad]]'s ''[[City of Miami (train)|City of Miami]]'' and the [[Louisville & Nashville Railroad]]'s ''[[South Wind (train)|South Wind]]'' both heading from Chicago; and they included the [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]]'s ''[[Champion (train)|East Coast Champion]],'' the ''Havana Special,'' and the winter-only ''[[Florida Special (train)|Florida Special]]'' originating from New York.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Florida East Coast Railway |journal=Official Guide of the Railways |publisher=National Railway Publication Company |volume=90 |issue=7 |date=December 1957}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=Florida East Coast Railway |journal=Official Guide of the Railways |publisher=National Railway Publication Company |volume=91 |issue=3 |date=January 1962}}</ref><ref>Bramson, Seth H. ''Speedway to Sunshine: the story of the Florida East Coast Railway'', Boston Mills Press, 2010, p. 227. {{ISBN|9781554077533}}.</ref>
Until 1968 the [[Florida East Coast Railway]] operated Jacksonville to Miami service, with a station stop in Stuart. Until 1963 long-distance passenger trains included the [[Illinois Central Railroad]]'s ''[[City of Miami (train)|City of Miami]]'' and the [[Louisville & Nashville Railroad]]'s ''[[South Wind (train)|South Wind]]'' both heading from Chicago; and they included the [[Atlantic Coast Line Railroad]]'s ''[[Champion (train)|East Coast Champion]],'' the ''Havana Special,'' and the winter-only ''[[Florida Special (train)|Florida Special]]'' originating from New York.<ref>{{cite journal |title=Florida East Coast Railway |journal=Official Guide of the Railways |publisher=National Railway Publication Company |volume=90 |issue=7 |date=December 1957}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |title=Florida East Coast Railway |journal=Official Guide of the Railways |publisher=National Railway Publication Company |volume=91 |issue=3 |date=January 1962}}</ref><ref>Bramson, Seth H. ''Speedway to Sunshine: the story of the Florida East Coast Railway'', Boston Mills Press, 2010, p. 227. {{ISBN|9781554077533}}.</ref>


In 2023, [[Brightline]], an [[inter-city rail]] route that currently runs between [[MiamiCentral|Miami]] and [[Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal|Orlando]], announced that it was looking for sites for a new station on the [[Treasure Coast]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2023 |title=BRIGHTLINE ANNOUNCES PROCESS TO SELECT A TREASURE COAST STATION |url=https://www.gobrightline.com/press-room/2023/brightline-announces-process-to-select-a-treasure-coast-station |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=www.gobrightline.com |language=en}}</ref> On March 4, 2024, Brightline officially announced that an [[infill station]] on the Treasure Coast would be built in [[Stuart station (Brightline)|Stuart]] and begin service by 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BRIGHTLINE ANNOUNCES STATION EXPANSION FOR DOWNTOWN STUART & MARTIN COUNTY |url=https://www.gobrightline.com/press-room/2024/brightline-announces-station-expansion-for-downtown-stuart-and-martin-county |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=www.gobrightline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scruggs |first=Danielle |date=2024-03-04 |title=Brightline makes official announcement on Treasure Coast location |url=https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-brightline-new-treasure-coast-station-stuart/60072416 |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=WPBF |language=en}}</ref>
In 2023, [[Brightline]], an [[inter-city rail]] route that currently runs between [[MiamiCentral|Miami]] and [[Orlando International Airport Intermodal Terminal|Orlando]], announced that it was looking for sites for a new station on the [[Treasure Coast]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2023 |title=BRIGHTLINE ANNOUNCES PROCESS TO SELECT A TREASURE COAST STATION |url=https://www.gobrightline.com/press-room/2023/brightline-announces-process-to-select-a-treasure-coast-station |access-date=2024-01-06 |website=www.gobrightline.com |language=en}}</ref> On March 4, 2024, Brightline officially announced that an [[infill station]] on the Treasure Coast would be built in [[Stuart station (Brightline)|Stuart]] and begin service by 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BRIGHTLINE ANNOUNCES STATION EXPANSION FOR DOWNTOWN STUART & MARTIN COUNTY |url=https://www.gobrightline.com/press-room/2024/brightline-announces-station-expansion-for-downtown-stuart-and-martin-county |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=www.gobrightline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Scruggs |first=Danielle |date=March 4, 2024 |title=Brightline makes official announcement on Treasure Coast location |url=https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-brightline-new-treasure-coast-station-stuart/60072416 |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=WPBF |language=en}}</ref>


Brightline trains cross the [[St. Lucie River]] on the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.waterwayguide.com/bridge/3-161/florida-east-coast-railroad-bridge-stuart|title=Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge, Stuart|publisher=[[Waterway Guide]]|access-date=February 16, 2024}}</ref> Close coordination between rail and water traffic is necessary at this [[bascule bridge]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Johnston|first=Bob|title=Brightline's milestone moment: THE CHOKE POINT|page=18|issue=January 2024|volume=84|URL=https://www.trains.com/trn/magazine/archive-access/trains-january-2024/|work=[[Trains (magazine)|Trains]]|publisher=[[Kalmbach Media]]}}</ref>
Brightline trains cross the [[St. Lucie River]] on the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.waterwayguide.com/bridge/3-161/florida-east-coast-railroad-bridge-stuart|title=Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge, Stuart|publisher=[[Waterway Guide]]|access-date=February 16, 2024}}</ref> Close coordination between rail and water traffic is necessary at this [[bascule bridge]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Johnston|first=Bob|title=Brightline's milestone moment: THE CHOKE POINT|page=18|issue=January 2024|volume=84|url=https://www.trains.com/trn/magazine/archive-access/trains-january-2024/|magazine=[[Trains (magazine)|Trains]]|publisher=[[Kalmbach Media]]}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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== Stuart in popular culture ==
== Stuart in popular culture ==
In 1973, the movie ''[[Little Laura and Big John]]'', a highly fictionalized version of the true story of [[John Ashley (bandit)|John Ashley]] and [[Laura Upthegrove]], was filmed in Stuart.<ref name="Ashley and Upthegrove">{{cite web|last1=Luckhardt|first1=Alice|last2=Luckhardt|first2=Greg|title=Ashley Gang: Notorious outlaws struck fear in Stuart residents|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/news/ashley-gang-notorious-outlaws-struck-fear-in-stuart-residents-ep-306366647-342310451.html|website=TCPalm|access-date=23 May 2016|date=27 October 2013}}</ref>
In 1973, the movie ''[[Little Laura and Big John]]'', a highly fictionalized version of the true story of [[John Ashley (bandit)|John Ashley]] and [[Laura Upthegrove]], was filmed in Stuart.<ref name="Ashley and Upthegrove">{{cite web|last1=Luckhardt|first1=Alice|last2=Luckhardt|first2=Greg|title=Ashley Gang: Notorious outlaws struck fear in Stuart residents|url=http://www.tcpalm.com/news/ashley-gang-notorious-outlaws-struck-fear-in-stuart-residents-ep-306366647-342310451.html|website=TCPalm|access-date=May 23, 2016|date=October 27, 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:09, 27 August 2024

Stuart, Florida
City
City of Stuart
Downtown Stuart
Downtown Stuart
Official seal of Stuart, Florida
Seal
Nickname: 
Sailfish Capital of the World
Location in Martin County and the state of Florida
Location in Martin County and the state of Florida
Map
Map
Map
Coordinates: 27°11′32″N 80°14′35″W / 27.19222°N 80.24306°W / 27.19222; -80.24306
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyMartin
City1914
Government
 • TypeCommission-Manager
 • MayorBecky Bruner
 • Vice MayorCampbell Rich
Area
[1]
 • Total9.53 sq mi (24.67 km2)
 • Land7.05 sq mi (18.25 km2)
 • Water2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,425
 • Density2,473/sq mi (955/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
34994-34997
Area code772
FIPS code12-68875[2]
GNIS feature ID0291756[3]
WebsiteCity of Stuart Website

Stuart is a city in and the county seat of Martin County, Florida, United States. Located in southeastern Florida, Stuart is the largest of five incorporated municipalities in Martin County. The population is 17,425 according to the 2020 U.S. census. Stuart is the 126th largest city in Florida based on official 2019 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.[4] It is part of the Port St. Lucie, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Stuart is frequently cited as one of the best small towns to visit in the U.S., in large part because of its proximity to the St. Lucie River, Indian River Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean.[5][6]

History

In the 18th century, several Spanish galleons were shipwrecked in the Martin County area of Florida's Treasure Coast. The multiple wrecks were reportedly the result of a hurricane, and the ships were carrying unknown quantities of gold and silver. Some of this treasure has since been recovered, and its presence resulted in the region's name.

The historic Dudley-Bessey House on SW Atlanta Avenue is now a yacht brokerage office

In 1832, pirate Pedro Gilbert, who often used a sandbar off the coast as a lure to unsuspecting prey, chased and caught the Mexican, a U.S. merchant ship. Although he attempted to burn the ship and kill the crew, they survived to report the incident, ultimately resulting in the capture and execution of Gilbert and his crew. The bar from which he lured his intended booty is named "Gilbert's Bar" on nautical charts.[7][8]: 1 

The Old Martin County Courthouse, built in 1937, now the Courthouse Cultural Center

The Treasure Coast area that became Stuart was first settled by non-Native Americans in 1870. In 1875, a United States Lifesaving Station was established on Hutchinson Island, near Stuart. Today, the station is known as Gilbert's Bar House of Refuge and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

From 1893 to 1895, the area was called Potsdam. This name was chosen by Otto Stypmann, a local landowner originally from Potsdam, Germany. Stypmann, with his brother Ernest, owned the land that would become downtown Stuart. Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway connected the area to Daytona Beach in 1892 and Miami in 1896.

Potsdam was renamed Stuart in 1895, in honor of Homer Hine (Jack) Stuart Jr., a local landowner who owned 160 acres around the railway station.[8]: 7  Rue, Luckhardt, Krueger, Crary, and Armellinis were some of the prominent settler families.[9][10]

When Stuart was incorporated as a town in 1914, it was located in Palm Beach County. In 1925, Stuart was chartered as a city and named the county seat of the newly created Martin County.[11]

The City of Stuart formally adopted the slogan Sailfish Capital of the World in 1957, following pressure from the Stuart Chamber of Commerce,[12] owing to the many sailfish found in the ocean off Martin County. The slogan is still used by the city.

From 1871 to 2005, 19 hurricanes passed through Stuart, including Isbell (1964), Frances (2004), Jeanne (2004), and Wilma (2005).[13]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.5 square miles (22 km2), of which 6.3 square miles (16 km2) is land and 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2) is water.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Stuart has a tropical rainforest climate (Af), with hot, humid summers and warm, drier winters. Stuart has a noticeably seasonal precipitation pattern, with summer being the wettest season and winter being the driest.

Summers feature hot temperatures and frequent thunderstorms. Average highs during summer range from 88 to 91 °F (31 to 33 °C). On average, there are 81 days of 90+ °F highs annually, with an average annual mean maximum of 96.4 °F (35.8 °C). Late summer brings an increased threat of tropical storms and hurricanes, though landfalls are rare. Several major hurricanes have impacted Stuart since 1900, with Hurricane David in 1979 and hurricanes Frances and Jeanne causing moderate damage to the area in 2004.

Winter brings much cooler and drier air. Average highs during winter range from 74 to 78 °F (23 to 26 °C), though occasional strong cold fronts bring brief rainfall followed by cooler temperatures, with highs in the 50s °F for a few days each winter. Most winters are frost-free, with an annual mean minimum temperature of 37.6 °F (3.1 °C).

Climate data for Stuart, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1936–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		98
(37) 		93
(34) 		98
(37) 		98
(37) 		102
(39) 		105
(41) 		99
(37) 		102
(39) 		97
(36) 		100
(38) 		99
(37) 		105
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 84.1
(28.9) 		85.7
(29.8) 		87.7
(30.9) 		89.8
(32.1) 		91.7
(33.2) 		94.4
(34.7) 		94.8
(34.9) 		94.3
(34.6) 		93.6
(34.2) 		90.3
(32.4) 		86.7
(30.4) 		85.3
(29.6) 		96.4
(35.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 74.2
(23.4) 		76.2
(24.6) 		78.4
(25.8) 		82.3
(27.9) 		85.7
(29.8) 		89.2
(31.8) 		90.9
(32.7) 		90.6
(32.6) 		88.8
(31.6) 		85.1
(29.5) 		79.7
(26.5) 		76.1
(24.5) 		83.1
(28.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 64.9
(18.3) 		67.4
(19.7) 		69.9
(21.1) 		74.4
(23.6) 		78.2
(25.7) 		81.8
(27.7) 		83.2
(28.4) 		83.2
(28.4) 		82.0
(27.8) 		78.4
(25.8) 		72.4
(22.4) 		68.1
(20.1) 		75.3
(24.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 55.7
(13.2) 		58.6
(14.8) 		61.4
(16.3) 		66.5
(19.2) 		70.8
(21.6) 		74.4
(23.6) 		75.5
(24.2) 		75.8
(24.3) 		75.2
(24.0) 		71.8
(22.1) 		65.1
(18.4) 		60.1
(15.6) 		67.6
(19.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 39.6
(4.2) 		42.0
(5.6) 		47.1
(8.4) 		54.3
(12.4) 		63.4
(17.4) 		69.8
(21.0) 		71.0
(21.7) 		71.4
(21.9) 		70.9
(21.6) 		60.5
(15.8) 		50.4
(10.2) 		44.0
(6.7) 		37.6
(3.1)
Record low °F (°C) 23
(−5) 		28
(−2) 		27
(−3) 		37
(3) 		45
(7) 		55
(13) 		59
(15) 		59
(15) 		58
(14) 		42
(6) 		31
(−1) 		26
(−3) 		23
(−5)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.01
(76) 		2.61
(66) 		3.76
(96) 		3.56
(90) 		5.66
(144) 		7.44
(189) 		6.08
(154) 		8.49
(216) 		8.28
(210) 		6.46
(164) 		4.16
(106) 		3.21
(82) 		62.72
(1,593)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 8.7 7.7 7.9 8.7 10.2 14.1 14.4 16.2 15.9 13.5 10.2 10.2 137.7
Source: NOAA[14][15]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920778—
19301,924147.3%
19402,43826.7%
19502,91219.4%
19604,79164.5%
19704,8200.6%
19809,46796.4%
199011,93626.1%
200014,63322.6%
201015,5936.6%
202017,42511.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]

2010 and 2020 census

Stuart racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[17] Pop 2020[18] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 11,392 11,905 73.06% 68.32%
Black or African American (NH) 1,815 1,945 11.64% 11.16%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 28 23 0.18% 0.13%
Asian (NH) 171 277 1.10% 1.59%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 10 2 0.06% 0.01%
Some other race (NH) 31 81 0.20% 0.46%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 223 570 1.43% 3.27%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,923 2,622 12.33% 15.05%
Total 15,593 17,425

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,425 people, 7,286 households, and 3,776 families residing in the city.[19]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 15,593 people, 7,182 households, and 3,470 families residing in the city.[20]

In 2010, the median income for a household in the city was $35,954, and the median income for a family was $47,736. Males had a median income of $29,151 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $25,020.[2]

As of 2010, the cost of living in Stuart is 88, on a relative scale where the U.S. average is represented by 100.[21]

Cost of Living Stuart U.S.
Overall 88 100
Food 105 100
Utilities 97 100
Housing 55 100

2000 census

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 14,633 people, 7,220 households, and 3,422 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,320 people per square mile (900 people/km2). There were 8,777 housing units at an average density of 1,392 units per square mile (537 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.30% White, 12.33% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.97% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. 6.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there were 7,220 households out of which 15.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.7% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 52.6% are non-families. 46.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 26.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.88 and the average family size was 2.60.

In 2000, in the city the population was spread out with 14.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 32.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $30,574, and the median income for a family was $40,701. Males had a median income of $29,151 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,139. About 7.8% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.5% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, there were 17,434 people, 7,852 households, with 2.18 persons per household. The median household income was $61,878. The per capita household income was $41,029. 13.9% of the population was reported to have been living below the poverty line.[22]

Economy

Stuart hosts one of the two Florida Department of Health offices in Martin County, the other being in Indiantown.[23]

Various businesses cater to tourists, such as fishing charters, boating charters, sailing, cruises, SCUBA and snorkeling, and nature tours.[citation needed]

Top employers

According to the city's 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[24] the top employers in the Stuart area are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Martin Health System 2,825
2 Martin County School District 2,566
3 Martin County 1,566
4 Publix 1,276
5 State of Florida 637
6 iVox Solutions 532
7 TurboCombustor Technology 420
8 Winn-Dixie 329
9 Liberator Medical Supply 319
10 Florida Power & Light 303

Arts and culture

Points of interest

Notable historic properties in downtown in range from the early 1880s to 1940s, representing a mix of Beaux-Arts, colonial revival, Spanish mediterranean, Art Deco, frame vernacular, masonry vernacular architecture styles.[25][26]

Stuart Heritage Museum
Stuart Riverwalk, 2018

Education

Public education in Stuart is administered by the Martin County School District.

Infrastructure

Roosevelt Bridge and Stuart City Downtown

Transportation

Witham Field is a public-use airport located one mile southeast of the central business district owned by Martin County.

US 1 passes northwest–southeast through Stuart. The coastal route A1A heads east from Stuart towards Hutchinson Island, and the road heads southeast out of Stuart. SR 76 heads south from the city, and SR 714 heads west from the city.

Local bus service is provided by Martin County Public Transit (MARTY).[30]

Stuart has a yacht club and several marinas serving private crafts of various sizes.

Until 1968 the Florida East Coast Railway operated Jacksonville to Miami service, with a station stop in Stuart. Until 1963 long-distance passenger trains included the Illinois Central Railroad's City of Miami and the Louisville & Nashville Railroad's South Wind both heading from Chicago; and they included the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad's East Coast Champion, the Havana Special, and the winter-only Florida Special originating from New York.[31][32][33]

In 2023, Brightline, an inter-city rail route that currently runs between Miami and Orlando, announced that it was looking for sites for a new station on the Treasure Coast.[34] On March 4, 2024, Brightline officially announced that an infill station on the Treasure Coast would be built in Stuart and begin service by 2026.[35][36]

Brightline trains cross the St. Lucie River on the Florida East Coast Railroad Bridge.[37] Close coordination between rail and water traffic is necessary at this bascule bridge.[38]

Notable people

In 1973, the movie Little Laura and Big John, a highly fictionalized version of the true story of John Ashley and Laura Upthegrove, was filmed in Stuart.[39]

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