Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stow, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,240

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.3%29,215

Two or More

4.7%1,626

Black

4.3%1,462

Asian

4.3%1,459

Hispanic/Latino

1.2%423

Other

0.1%40

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.8%445

High School Diploma

22.1%5,422

Some College (<1 yr)

5%1,236

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%2,787

Associate's Degree

7.9%1,928

Bachelor's Degree

31%7,600

Master's Degree

13.2%3,245

Professional Degree

1.7%426

Doctorate

2%499

HS or Higher

96.1%

BA or Higher

48%

Graduate+

17%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$248,000

Median Renti

$1,212

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72%10,363

Renter-Occupied

28%4,030

Total Units

15,394

Homeownership

72%

Vacancy Rate

6.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%165

$50K–$100K

3.5%359

$100K–$150K

7.9%821

$150K–$200K

15.4%1,601

$200K–$300K

38.1%3,947

$300K–$500K

29.7%3,082

$500K–$1M

3.6%376

$1M+

0.1%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

193

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

428

$1,000–$1,250

1,403

$1,250–$1,500

917

$1,500–$2,000

639

$2,000+

135

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%74

2010–2019

3.4%526

2000–2009

13%2,001

1990–1999

16.5%2,537

1980–1989

13.6%2,088

1970–1979

20.8%3,204

1960–1969

15.1%2,317

1950–1959

9.6%1,482

1940–1949

2.4%369

1939 or earlier

5.2%796

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.5%12,166

Electricity

13.4%1,922

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%177

Fuel Oil

0.3%47

Wood

0.3%40

Other

0.1%21

No Fuel

0.1%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,727

Mean Household Incomei

$108,302

Per Capita Incomei

$45,856

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

18,892

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%337

$10K–$15K

1.6%232

$15K–$20K

4.1%583

$20K–$25K

1.9%278

$25K–$30K

2.1%306

$30K–$35K

3%428

$35K–$40K

2.6%371

$40K–$45K

2.7%387

$45K–$50K

4%577

$50K–$60K

6.7%958

$60K–$75K

8.8%1,270

$75K–$100K

14.8%2,123

$100K–$125K

12.3%1,777

$125K–$150K

9.5%1,372

$150K–$200K

13.1%1,886

$200K+

10.5%1,508

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,875

Avg. Commutei

23.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

18,111

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,462(5.4% of civilian adults)