Stuart, Florida

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, Florida
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
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyMartin
City1914
Government
  TypeCommission-Manager
  MayorTroy McDonald
  Vice MayorBecky Bruner
Area
  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
  Density2,472.68/sq mi (954.69/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
34994-34997
Area code772
FIPS code12-68875
GNIS feature ID0291756
WebsiteCity of Stuart Website

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.

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