City · Ohio
Stow, Ohio
Stow, city, in Summit County, Ohio. Stow had 33,941 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 34,483 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 34,240 (±42). GEOID 3974944.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,941
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,483 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,240 ±42
Median household income
$93,727
±$6,144 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$248,000
±$9,066 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,212
±$46 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Stow and what county is it in?
Stow is a city in Summit County, Ohio. It covers 17.1 square miles of land, 2,018 residents per square mile in 2020.
Stow is in the Akron, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stow, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 33,941 people lived in Stow on July 1, 2025, down 1.6% since 2020, while Ohio grew 0.9%. The 2020 Census counted 34,483 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 34,240 (±42).
| Measure | Stow | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,240 ±42 | 537,864 | −536 |
| Households | 14,393 ±402 | 231,267 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.06 | 2.29 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,394 ±416 | 247,924 | no clear change |
Stow's population since 2000
From 32,139 in 2000 to 33,941 in 2025: up 5.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stow as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Stow?
The median resident of Stow is 41.5 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.7%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stow | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±2.3 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±1.4 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±1.4 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±1.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.3% ±2.9 pts | 73.4% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±1.4 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | +2.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±1.6 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.3% ±1.4 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±1.1 pts | 92.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.0% ±2.9 pts | 35.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.0% ±1.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±2.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Stow earn?
Half of Stow's 14,393 households earn less than $93,727 a year (±$6,144), against $71,622 in Summit County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $90,088 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stow | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,727 ±$6,144 | $71,622 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $108,302 ±$5,180 | $99,066 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,856 ±$2,004 | $43,061 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.2% ±1.5 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±1.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.7% ±1.6 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Stow?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Stow's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,000 by its owner (±$9,066). The median renter pays $1,212 a month including utilities, and 34.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Stow | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,000 ±$9,066 | $208,700 | +$24,752 |
| Median gross rent | $1,212 ±$46 | $1,026 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.7% ±7.5 pts | 39.0% | +9.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,604 ±$68 | $1,470 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0% ±2.9 pts | 67.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.0% ±2.9 pts | 32.5% | – |
| Housing units | 15,394 ±416 | 247,924 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% ±5.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 64.1% ±2.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.2% ±1.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Stow building?
Builders took permits for 54 new housing units in Stow in 2025 (54 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Ohio.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Stow work and get to work?
74.3% of Stow's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Stow | Summit County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±1.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3% ±2.9 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±1.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±2.4 pts | 14.8% | +12.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min ±1.3 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Stow?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Stow (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $71,417 (Tract 5306.03) to $122,500 (Tract 5306.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5306.05Summit County | 5,567 | $100,913 |
| Tract 5305.01Summit County | 5,396 | $91,843 |
| Tract 5306.06Summit County | 5,327 | $122,500 |
| Tract 5306.03Summit County | 4,713 | $71,417 |
| Tract 5304.02Summit County | 3,784 | $85,481 |
| Tract 5304.01Summit County | 3,369 | $110,341 |
| Tract 5305.02Summit County | 3,085 | $87,306 |
| Tract 5306.04Summit County | 2,999 | $97,206 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Stow) · Census block assignment files
How does Stow compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stow is the 1,225th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 44th-most populous of 923 in Ohio.
Stow ranks 372nd of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 44th | 923 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 1,220th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 223rd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 372nd | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 341st | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 444th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 223rd | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 977th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 151st | 1,613 |
| Median age | 911th | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,211th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 234th | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 977th | 1,731 |
Stow's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
Every place in Ohio, sortable · Compare Stow with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Stow?
5 of the 57 figures for Stow on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Stow are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Stow.