Stuart, Florida

Stuart, Florida
City
City of Stuart
Downtown Stuart
Downtown Stuart
Official seal of Stuart, Florida
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
 • MayorCampbell Rich
Area
 • Total
9.53 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)
 • Total
17,425
 • 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]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Stuart, Florida Population 2018". World Population Review. Retrieved December 25, 2018.
  5. ^ "The 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015 – 3. Stuart, Florida".
  6. ^ "20 Amazing Small Towns in America".