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CITY · 2020 ACS

Stow

Ohio · 34,483 residents · 17.086 sq mi
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Stow is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,883. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $190,800. Households here earn about 32% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,483
+7%since 2000
from 32,139 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.6
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K36K1990201020202024Stow
202434K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.3%(1,822)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.5%(1,909)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.6%(1,945)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.7%(1,954)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(2,006)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(4,667)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.3%(4,225)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.4%(4,277)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.2%(4,893)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.4%(3,933)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(1,952)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.6%(900)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,883
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,921
+53%since 2000
from $25,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $715 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−5%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(29,983)
Black3.5%(1,224)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(760)
Asian3%(1,049)
Other3.3%(1,145)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(162)
Dominican0.3%(92)
Costa Rican0.2%(57)
Puerto Rican0.1%(19)
Spaniard0.1%(19)
Colombian0%(10)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.8%(294)
Chinese0.4%(143)
Korean0.1%(51)
Laotian0.1%(47)
Filipino0.1%(46)
Vietnamese0.1%(34)
Pakistani0%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German24.6%(8,540)
Irish14.8%(5,130)
English11.7%(4,061)
Italian11.7%(4,057)
Polish7.2%(2,508)
American5.2%(1,796)
Scottish2.8%(969)
Hungarian2.5%(870)
French2.5%(852)
Slovak1.8%(617)
Welsh1.5%(538)
Swedish1.2%(429)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
British1.2%(421)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(324)
Lebanese0.9%(313)
Dutch0.8%(287)
Russian0.8%(282)
Ukrainian0.8%(275)
Slovene0.7%(259)
Czech0.7%(242)
Austrian0.6%(207)
Finnish0.6%(206)
Serbian0.6%(200)
Croatian0.5%(162)
Greek0.4%(140)
Egyptian0.3%(121)
Turkish0.3%(108)
Swiss0.3%(105)
Lithuanian0.3%(102)
Arab0.3%(89)
Canadian0.2%(77)
Romanian0.2%(69)
Iraqi0.2%(68)
Norwegian0.1%(46)
Belgian0.1%(45)
Portuguese0.1%(43)
Armenian0.1%(37)
Danish0.1%(35)
Nigerian0.1%(26)
Syrian0.1%(24)
West Indian0.1%(20)
Iranian0%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married31.4%(4,374)
Married58.1%(8,093)
Widowed3%(420)
Divorced7.5%(1,046)
Women 15+
Never married25.5%(3,738)
Married56.1%(8,239)
Widowed7.2%(1,061)
Divorced11.2%(1,648)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stow, Ohio?

Stow, Ohio has about 34,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stow, Ohio?

The typical household in Stow, Ohio earns about $76,883 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 $190,800, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Stow, Ohio?

About 48.0% 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 6.6% 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 6,781 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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