Town · Vermont
Stowe, Vermont
Stowe, town, in Lamoille County, Vermont. Stowe had 5,325 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,223 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,285 (±15). GEOID 5001570525.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,325
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,223 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,285 ±15
Median household income
$93,618
±$32,786 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$647,800
±$157,259 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,458
±$242 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Stowe and what county is it in?
Stowe is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont. It covers 72.5 square miles of land, 72 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Stowe: Stowe (CDP, 616 in 2020).
Stowe is the same area as Census Tract 9536 of Lamoille County: the tract's figures are Stowe's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Stowe, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,325 people lived in Stowe on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, faster than Vermont (+0.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,223 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,285 (±15).
| Measure | Stowe | Lamoille County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,285±15 | 26,148 | +859 |
| Households | 2,426±207 | 11,923 | +321 |
| Average household size | 2.17±0.19 | 2.14 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,895±319 | 14,320 | no clear change |
Stowe's population since 2000
From 4,339 in 2000 to 5,325 in 2025: up 22.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Stowe 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 Stowe?
The median resident of Stowe is 46.3 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 25.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.6%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Stowe | Lamoille County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.3±7.6 | 41.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5%±4.2 pts | 19.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.8%±5.0 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Male | 48.2%±3.9 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.7%±1.9 pts | 91.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8%±4.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±3.2 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±3.9 pts | 12.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.5%±0.8 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.7%±9.4 pts | 44.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.9%±7.0 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7%±5.3 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5%±4.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Stowe earn?
Half of Stowe's 2,426 households earn less than $93,618 a year (±$32,786), against $74,908 in Lamoille County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $73,559 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Stowe | Lamoille County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,618±$32,786 | $74,908 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $143,474±$28,717 | $107,109 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,732±$15,836 | $47,511 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9%±6.3 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.6%±17.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.0%±2.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0%±1.0 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.5%±6.0 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Stowe?
Owners occupy 78.6% of Stowe's occupied homes and renters 21.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $647,800 by its owner (±$157,259). The median renter pays $1,458 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Stowe | Lamoille County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $647,800±$157,259 | $304,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,458±$242 | $1,160 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 17.2%±12.8 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,563±$802 | $1,740 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.6%±5.6 pts | 72.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.4%±5.6 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Housing units | 3,895±319 | 14,320 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 25.7%±17.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.1%±6.8 pts | 63.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9%±1.2 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±3.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4%±3.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.0%±4.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±4.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Stowe building?
Builders took permits for 97 new housing units in Stowe in 2025 (22 in single-family houses), 18.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
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 Stowe work and get to work?
68.9% of Stowe's workers drive alone and 24.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.2 minutes.
| Measure | Stowe | Lamoille County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7%±6.8 pts | 70.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±3.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.9%±10.3 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±4.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.4%±9.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.2 min±3.3 | 27.1 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 Stowe?
1 census tract lies mostly in Stowe (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9536Lamoille County | 5,285 | $93,618 |
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 Stowe) · Census block assignment files
How does Stowe compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Stowe is the 2,188th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 20th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Stowe ranks 50th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 45th | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 99th | 202 |
| Median household income | 50th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 12th | 202 |
| Median home value | 2nd | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 30th | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th | 200 |
| Median age | 93rd | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 122nd | 201 |
| Work from home | 27th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 169th | 202 |
Stowe's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Stowe 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 Stowe?
22 of the 57 figures for Stowe 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 Stowe 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' school search.