Stow, Massachusetts Population by Age

The median age in Stow, Massachusetts is 41.0, as per 2018-2022 ACS 5 -Year Estimates. Of the total population, 19.97% were under the age of 15, 18.55% aged 15 to 29, 44.73% aged 30 to 64, 13.98% aged 65 to 84, and 2.76% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Jul 26, 2024

Stow, Massachusetts population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Stow town's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 326 4.58%
5 to 9 years 508 7.14%
10 to 14 years 587 8.25%
15 to 19 years 534 7.51%
20 to 24 years 272 3.83%
25 to 29 years 513 7.21%
30 to 34 years 335 4.71%
35 to 39 years 354 4.98%
40 to 44 years 427 6%
45 to 49 years 398 5.6%
50 to 54 years 542 7.62%
55 to 59 years 704 9.9%
60 to 64 years 421 5.92%
65 to 69 years 406 5.71%
70 to 74 years 336 4.73%
75 to 79 years 158 2.22%
80 to 84 years 94 1.32%
85 years and over 196 2.76%
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Avg Income Age group Avg Income Diversity Index Population Gender ratio (M:F) Homeownership % Avg commute time Custom Dataset: Stow town Self-employed, multilingual, car-commuting, insured individuals 15 to 24 years $27,865 75 27,354 0.75 0.5% 55 min 25 to 44 years $44,231 90 37,459 0.86 19% 43 min 45 to 64 years $53,865 95 42,167 0.77 35% 15 min 65 to 74 years $51,800 74 32,972 0.91 45% 13 min 75 to 84 years $41,234 66 26,758 0.87 66% 42 min 85 years and over $36,093 56 18,857 0.89 76% 45 min

Stow, Massachusetts population by age group

Key stats
2,227
Population under 25 years
1,629
Population aged 25-44
2,065
Population aged 45-64
1,190
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022

FIGURE 1

Stow, Massachusetts population by age group.

The largest age group is 55 to 59 years with a population of 704 (9.90% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Stow, Massachusetts was for the group of age 55 to 59 years with a population of 704 (9.90%), according to the 2018-2022 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Stow, Massachusetts was the 80 to 84 years with a population of 94 (1.32%).

Stow, Massachusetts population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Stow, Massachusetts's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above

FIGURE 2

Stow, Massachusetts population by age cohort

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a population of 4,134 (58.14% of the total population).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 1,787 25.13%
18 to 64 years 4,134 58.14%
65 years and over 1,190 16.73%

Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Stow town 's population under 18 was 25.13%, compared to the 22.11% nationwide.
  • Stow town's working population (between 18 and 64) was 58.14%, compared to 61.36% nationwide.
  • Stow town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.73% as compared to 16.53% nationwide.

Stow, Massachusetts population pyramid

Population pyramid for Stow, Massachusetts is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Stow town's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Stow, Massachusetts, is 31.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Stow, Massachusetts, is 26.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Stow, Massachusetts is 58.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Stow, Massachusetts is 3.8.

FIGURE 3

Stow, Massachusetts population pyramid

Stow town population distrubution across age and gender. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Stow, Massachusetts's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 245 81 326
5 to 9 years 262 246 508
10 to 14 years 383 204 587
15 to 19 years 334 200 534
20 to 24 years 105 167 272
25 to 29 years 345 168 513
30 to 34 years 153 182 335
35 to 39 years 226 128 354
40 to 44 years 171 256 427
45 to 49 years 186 212 398
50 to 54 years 291 251 542
55 to 59 years 386 318 704
60 to 64 years 178 243 421
65 to 69 years 217 189 406
70 to 74 years 123 213 336
75 to 79 years 76 82 158
80 to 84 years 62 32 94
85 years and over 44 152 196

Things to know

What is the population of Stow, Massachusetts under 18?

Stow town's population under the age of 18 is 1,787, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 25.13% of the total resident population of Stow, Massachusetts.

What is the aging population in Stow, Massachusetts?

Stow town's population aged 65 years and above was 1,190. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 16.73% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

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2024
Stow, Massachusetts Age Group Population Dataset: A Complete Breakdown of Stow town Age Demographics from 0 to 85 Years and Over, Distributed Across 18 Age Groups // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Stow town population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Stow town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Stow town by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Stow town.

Key observations

The largest age group in Stow, Massachusetts was for the group of age 55 to 59 years years with a population of 704 (9.90%), according to the ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. At the same time, the smallest age group in Stow, Massachusetts was the 80 to 84 years years with a population of 94 (1.32%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Stow town is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Stow town total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Stow town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Stow, Massachusetts Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Stow town - Population and Percentage Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Stow town population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Stow town. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was 18 to 64 years with a poulation of 4,134 (58.14% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Stow town population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Stow town is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Stow town is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Stow town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Stow, Massachusetts Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 24, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Stow, Massachusetts population pyramid, which represents the Stow town population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Stow, Massachusetts, is 31.6.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Stow, Massachusetts, is 26.4.
  • Total dependency ratio for Stow, Massachusetts is 58.0.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Stow, Massachusetts is 3.8.
Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Stow town population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Stow town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Stow town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Stow town for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Stow town Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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