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Stevens Point, WI

Founded 1858Portage CountyElev. 332 m
Population
25,497
Median home
$189,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Stevens Point

Stevens Point is a city in Wisconsin with about 25,497 residents. Stevens Point was founded in 1858 and sits in Portage County. The median age is 28.7 and the median household income is $56,218. Homes carry a median value of $189,700, and about 50% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,497
Median age
28.7
Median household income
$56,218
Per-capita income
$32,670
Poverty rate
16.2%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
16.8 min
Work from home
10.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Black1.6%
Asian2.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.5%
Sales & office19.6%
Service18.4%
Production, transportation & material moving17.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$189,700
Median gross rent
$874/mo
Owner-occupied
49.8%
Median year built
1972
Households
11,063
Avg. household size
2.06

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Stevens Point has 14 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading46%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Charles F Fernandez Center Alt LearningHighGrades 9–12
Point of Discovery SchoolHighGrades 7–12charter
Stevens Point Area Senior HighHighGrades 10–12
Benjamin Franklin Junior HighMiddleGrades 7–9
P J Jacobs Junior HighMiddleGrades 7–9
Bannach ElementaryElementary
Jefferson ElementaryElementary
Madison ElementaryElementary
McDill ElementaryElementary
McKinley CenterElementary
Washington ElementaryElementary
Juvenile DetentionOther
Point 4 the FutureGrades -1–-1
Preschool OptionsGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% below national
Stevens Point163
Wisconsin304
United States386
↓ 21% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime60% below national
Stevens Point784
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Stevens Point Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Stevens Point.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Portage County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Stevens Point is in Portage County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Stevens Point was founded in 1858 and sits in Portage County. Elevation ~332 m.

Map of Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
Where Stevens Point is
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fox TheaterKuhl, Christina, HouseMcMillan, David, HouseStevens Point State Normal SchoolJensen, J. L., HouseFolding Furniture Works BuildingHardware Mutual Insurance Companies BuildingGreen, August G. and Theresa, House
Notable people from Stevens Point
Peter WellerLauren SesselmannGarrett Weber-GaleSuzy Favor HamiltonKathy KinneyJanel McCarvilleFloyd LounsburyChester YortonChris SolinskyJoel Hodgson
People searches in Stevens Point
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Nearby cities
Wausau (31 mi)Marshfield (32 mi)Fox Crossing (57 mi)Neenah (58 mi)Appleton (60 mi)Oshkosh (60 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Portage County

Most-recorded names in Portage County booking & incarceration records:

Aiden Lewis (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Stevens Point, WI (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Joe Garcia Jr, 57ABSCONDER
Stevens Point · Portage County · 54481
AKA Joseph Garcia Jr, Joseph Garcia
Richard Allen White, 61ABSCONDER
Stevens Point · Portage County · 54482
AKA Richard Allen White, Richard A White
Michael A Lewis, 57ABSCONDER
Stevens Point · Portage County · 54481
AKA Michael Lewis, Michael Anthony Lewis
James M Miller, 61ABSCONDER
Stevens Point · Portage County · 54481
AKA James M Miller, James Michael Miller

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Stevens Point — frequently asked

What is the population of Stevens Point, Wisconsin?
Stevens Point has a population of about 25,497, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Stevens Point?
The median home value in Stevens Point is $189,700, and the median gross rent is $874/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Stevens Point safe? What is the crime rate?
Stevens Point Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 163 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Stevens Point face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Portage County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, lightning.
How many schools are in Stevens Point?
Stevens Point has 14 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Stevens Point?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Stevens Point. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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