Stuart, Florida
Stuart, Florida | |
|---|---|
City | |
| City of Stuart | |
Downtown Stuart | |
| Nickname: Sailfish Capital of the World | |
Location in Martin County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 27°11′32″N 80°14′35″W / 27.19222°N 80.24306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Martin |
| City | 1914 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| • Mayor | Campbell Rich |
| • Vice Mayor | Christopher Collins |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.53 sq mi (24.67 km2) |
| • Land | 7.05 sq mi (18.25 km2) |
| • Water | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,425 |
| • Density | 2,473/sq mi (955/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 34994-34997 |
| Area code | 772 |
| FIPS code | 12-68875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0291756 |
| Website | City 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. 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.