Stowe, PA Demographics

A map of Stowe's Population by Race

Stowe, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 3,698, a slight increase from the 3,595 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.4% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 6.1% Multiracial, 5.5% Black, 1.6% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stowe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stowe has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stowe, that probability was 38.6% in 2020 and 35.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stowe is ranked the 389th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Stowe was ranked the 391st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stowe's White Population

2,937 residents of Stowe, or 79.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stowe is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Stowe ranks 1621st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stowe's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Stowe's population has increased from 77.3% to 79.4%.

Stowe is more White than neighboring South Pottstown (76.9% White), Pottstown (54.1% White), and Halfway House (74.6% White). Stowe is less White than neighboring Douglassville (81.4% White), and Kenilworth (94.5% White).

Stowe's Black Population

205 residents of Stowe, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stowe is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Stowe ranks 165th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stowe's Black population has declined by an estimated 39.7%. Black residents' share of Stowe's population has decreased from 9.5% to 5.5%.

Stowe is more Black than neighboring South Pottstown (1.6% Black), and Kenilworth (1.1% Black). Stowe is less Black than neighboring Pottstown (22.6% Black), Douglassville (7.5% Black), and Halfway House (11.8% Black).

Stowe's Asian Population

58 residents of Stowe, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stowe is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Stowe ranks 815th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stowe's Asian population has grown by an estimated 152.2%. Asian residents' share of Stowe's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.6%.

Stowe is more Asian than neighboring South Pottstown (0.4% Asian), Douglassville (0% Asian), and Halfway House (0.4% Asian). Stowe is less Asian than neighboring Pottstown (3.3% Asian), and Kenilworth (2.1% Asian).

Stowe's Hispanic Population

242 residents of Stowe, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stowe is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Stowe ranks 379th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stowe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Stowe's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.5%.

Stowe is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenilworth (2.1% Hispanic), and Halfway House (5.3% Hispanic). Stowe is less Hispanic than neighboring South Pottstown (13.6% Hispanic), Pottstown (12.5% Hispanic), and Douglassville (11.1% Hispanic).

Stowe's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Stowe, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stowe is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Stowe ranks 630th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stowe's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stowe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Stowe is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pottstown (0.5% Native American/Other), Douglassville (0% Native American/Other), Kenilworth (0.1% Native American/Other), and Halfway House (0% Native American/Other). Stowe is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Pottstown (2.3% Native American/Other).

Stowe's Multiracial Population

226 residents of Stowe, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stowe is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Stowe ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stowe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Stowe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Stowe is more Multiracial than neighboring South Pottstown (5.2% Multiracial), Douglassville (0% Multiracial), and Kenilworth (0% Multiracial). Stowe is less Multiracial than neighboring Pottstown (6.8% Multiracial), and Halfway House (8% 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.