Stevens Point is a city located in Portage County Wisconsin. Stevens Point has a 2024 population of 25,770. It is also the county seat of Portage County. Stevens Point is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,696 in 2020.
The average household income in Stevens Point is $72,375 with a poverty rate of 16.17%. The median age in Stevens Point is 28.7 years: 28.8 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stevens Point was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,785 | 89.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,330 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 649 | 2.55% |
| Black or African American | 403 | 1.58% |
| Other race | 264 | 1.04% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,063 | 2.06 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Non Family | 6,341 | 1.37 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Married | 3,407 | 3.01 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 746 | 2.9 | 48 | 52 |
| Male | 569 | 2.92 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
49.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 345 | 2.45% |
| Associates Degree | 1,708 | 12.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,897 | 27.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,642 | 11.67% |
| High School Graduate | 3,748 | 26.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 228 | 1.62% |
| Some College | 2,499 | 17.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,723 | 12,365 | 5,101 |
| Hispanic | 525 | 468 | 166 |
| 2+ Races | 458 | 452 | 148 |
| Asian | 343 | 222 | 145 |
| Other Race | 216 | 168 | 132 |
| Black | 154 | 122 | 13 |
| Native American | 60 | 60 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 61.11%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,655 | $62,331 | $40,876 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,351 | $64,671 | $65,756 |
| High School Graduate | $41,012 | $47,184 | $32,314 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,706 | $29,245 | $36,404 |
| Overall | $46,027 | $54,514 | $39,703 |
| Some College | $44,785 | $53,767 | $38,942 |
$46,027
Average Earnings
$54,514
Average Male
$39,703
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.3% of Stevens Point residents speak only English, while 3.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,072 | 3,227 | 16.08% |
| Multiple | 1,198 | 233 | 19.45% |
| Black | 343 | 101 | 29.45% |
| Hispanic | 936 | 79 | 8.44% |
| Asian | 613 | 70 | 11.42% |
| Other | 244 | 20 | 8.2% |
| Native | 66 | 19 | 28.79% |
16.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.26%
Male Poverty Rate
19.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stevens Point is Black, with 29.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stevens Point is Other, with 8.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.37% |
| High School | 14.28% |
| Some College | 9.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.44% |
| Female Employed | 17.05% |
| Male Employed | 10.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,945 | $98,871 |
| Households | $56,218 | $72,375 |
| Married Families | $103,199 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,073 | $50,303 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,120
Number of Veterans
982
Male Veterans
138
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 374 |
| Second Gulf War | 281 |
| First Gulf War | 277 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 338 |
| 65 to 74 | 229 |
| 75+ | 221 |
| 55 to 64 | 203 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,031 | 5.26% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 9.47% |
| Other Race | 58 | 23.97% |
| Asian | 31 | 6.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.88%
Born in Stevens Point
97.23%
Native Born
2.77%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
2.08%
Naturalized
97.23% of Stevens Point residents were born in the United States, with 74.88% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,864 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2028 | 25,845 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2027 | 25,826 | 18 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 25,808 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2025 | 25,789 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2024 | 25,770 | 18 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 25,752 | 56 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 25,696 | 982 | 3.97% |
| 2021 | 24,714 | -982 | -3.82% |
| 2020 | 25,696 | -242 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 25,938 | -244 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 26,182 | -70 | -0.27% |
| 2017 | 26,252 | -142 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 26,394 | -222 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 26,616 | -34 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 26,650 | -194 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 26,844 | -31 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 26,875 | 167 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 26,708 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2010 | 26,705 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 24,551 | 1,545 | 6.72% |
| 1990 | 23,006 | 36 | 0.16% |
| 1980 | 22,970 | -509 | -2.17% |
| 1970 | 23,479 | 5,642 | 31.63% |
| 1960 | 17,837 | 1,273 | 7.69% |
| 1950 | 16,564 | 787 | 4.99% |
| 1940 | 15,777 | 2,154 | 15.81% |
| 1930 | 13,623 | 2,252 | 19.8% |
| 1920 | 11,371 | 2,679 | 30.82% |
| 1910 | 8,692 | -832 | -8.74% |
| 1900 | 9,524 | 1,628 | 20.62% |
| 1890 | 7,896 | 3,447 | 77.48% |
| 1880 | 4,449 | -21,415 | -82.8% |