Stow, OH Demographics

A map of Stow's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	29,215	29,983	85.3%	87.0%
Multiracial	1,626	1,380	4.7%	4.0%
Black	1,462	1,224	4.3%	3.5%
Asian	1,459	1,049	4.3%	3.0%
Hispanic	423	760	1.2%	2.2%
Native American/Other	55	87	0.2%	0.3%

Stow, Ohio has an estimated population of 34,240, a less than 1% change from the 34,483 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, 4.3% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stow has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stow, that probability was 24.0% in 2020 and 26.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stow is ranked the 44th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Stow was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stow's White Population

29,215 residents of Stow, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stow is higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Stow ranks 938th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stow's White population has declined by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Stow's population has decreased from 87.0% to 85.3%.

Stow is more White than neighboring Munroe Falls (84.5% White), Tallmadge (84.6% White), and Kent (81% White). Stow is less White than neighboring Silver Lake (87.7% White), and Hudson (87.7% White).

Stow's Black Population

1,462 residents of Stow, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stow is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Stow ranks 235th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stow's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Black residents' share of Stow's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.3%.

Stow is more Black than neighboring Silver Lake (3.3% Black), Munroe Falls (2.4% Black), Hudson (2.3% Black), and Tallmadge (2.7% Black). Stow is less Black than neighboring Kent (8.5% Black).

Stow's Asian Population

1,459 residents of Stow, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stow is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Stow ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stow's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. Asian residents' share of Stow's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.3%.

Stow is more Asian than neighboring Silver Lake (1% Asian), Hudson (3.6% Asian), and Kent (3.6% Asian). Stow is less Asian than neighboring Munroe Falls (7.1% Asian), and Tallmadge (8.3% Asian).

Stow's Hispanic Population

423 residents of Stow, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stow is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Stow ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stow's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Stow's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.2%.

Stow is less Hispanic than neighboring Silver Lake (5.3% Hispanic), Munroe Falls (3.5% Hispanic), Hudson (2.6% Hispanic), Tallmadge (1.5% Hispanic), and Kent (2.5% Hispanic).

Stow's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Stow, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stow is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Stow ranks 876th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Stow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Lake (0% Native American/Other), Munroe Falls (0% Native American/Other), Tallmadge (0% Native American/Other), and Kent (0.1% Native American/Other). Stow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hudson (0.7% Native American/Other).

Stow's Multiracial Population

1,626 residents of Stow, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stow is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Stow ranks 601st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stow's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Stow's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.7%.

Stow is more Multiracial than neighboring Silver Lake (2.7% Multiracial), Munroe Falls (2.6% Multiracial), Hudson (3.1% Multiracial), Tallmadge (2.8% Multiracial), and Kent (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.