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Stow

Ohio · 34,837 residents · 17.086 sq mi
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Stow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,834. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $168,800. Households here earn about 35% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,837
+8%since 2000
from 32,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,039 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,881 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+8%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024Stow
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,834
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,525 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,633
+20%since 2000
from $25,509 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$845
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $715 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+8%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(30,415)
Black1.5%(492)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(291)
Asian1.9%(613)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(3,421)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(32,054)
Black2.6%(918)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(514)
Asian2.4%(838)
Other1.7%(593)
Diversity Score19.4%(6,771)
Diversity Score
19
+83%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stow, Ohio?

Stow, Ohio has about 34,837 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stow, Ohio?

The typical household in Stow, Ohio earns about $63,834 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stow, Ohio expensive?

In Stow, Ohio, the median home is worth about $168,800, and the typical rent is about $845 a month.

How educated are people in Stow, Ohio?

About 42.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stow, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stow, Ohio?

About 7.5% of people in Stow, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stow, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Stow, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,135 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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