Stevens Point, WI

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2021 Population
25,752
1.5% 1-year decline
US Senator
Ron Johnson
Republican Party
US Senator
Tammy Baldwin
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
27.5
1.43% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
17.9%
7.21% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$49,712
6.53% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$155,600
3.39% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
14,676
0.817% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Stevens Point, WI had a population of 25.8k people with a median age of 27.5 and a median household income of $49,712. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Stevens Point, WI declined from 26,144 to 25,752, a −1.5% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,663 to $49,712, a 6.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Stevens Point, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.4%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.51%), Other (Hispanic) (1.47%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%).

None of the households in Stevens Point, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Stevens Point, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Stevens Point, WI are University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2,105 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Stevens Point, WI was $155,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.5%.

Most people in Stevens Point, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Stevens Point, WI was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Stevens Point, WI is home to a population of 25.8k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.56% of Stevens Point, WI residents were born outside of the country (1.43k people).

In 2021, there were 18.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.5k people) in Stevens Point, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 646 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.3%
2021 Citizenship
96.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Stevens Point, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Stevens Point, WI was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stevens Point, WI
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    22.5k ± 416
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.21k ± 334
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    646 ± 166
3.81%
Hispanic Population
981 people

In 2021, there were 18.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.5k people) in Stevens Point, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.21k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 646 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.81% of the people in Stevens Point, WI are hispanic (981 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    83,507 ± 7,044 people
  2. India
    24,549 ± 3,839 people
  3. China
    15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.56%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.43k people
5.27%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.38k people

As of 2021, 5.56% of Stevens Point, WI residents (1.43k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stevens Point, WI was 5.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    374 ± 148
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    281 ± 117
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    207 ± 105

Stevens Point, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Stevens Point, WI employs 14.7k people. The largest industries in Stevens Point, WI are Manufacturing (2,140 people), Educational Services (1,949 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,724 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,917), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,478), and Transportation & Warehousing ($52,880).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

14.7k
2021 Value
± 849
0.817%
1 Year growth
± 7.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stevens Point, WI grew at a rate of 0.817%, from 14.6k employees to 14.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stevens Point, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,685 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (1,219 people), and Management Occupations (1,186 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stevens Point, WI.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

14.7k
2021 Value
± 849
0.817%
1 Year growth
± 7.95%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Stevens Point, WI grew at a rate of 0.817%, from 14.6k employees to 14.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stevens Point, WI, are Manufacturing (2,140 people), Educational Services (1,949 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,724 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stevens Point, WI, though some of these residents may live in Stevens Point, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$35,470
Median earning men ± $4,017
$24,081
Median earning women ± $3,977

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($60,114), Wholesale Trade ($58,426), and Public Administration ($58,024).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($62,537), Public Administration ($42,034), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,531).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $43.6B
  2. $37.7B
  3. $34.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B
2020 Value in Wisconsin
$614B
Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin
76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $35.8B
  2. $17.7B
  3. $15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.17%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson
Senator from Wisconsin3
Assumed office on January 3, 2011
Tammy Baldwin
Senator from Wisconsin1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Stevens Point, WI awarded 2,105 degrees. The student population of Stevens Point, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,411 male students and 4,718 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Stevens Point, WI are White (1,858 and 89.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (73 and 3.52%), Asian (51 and 2.46%), and Two or More Races (40 and 1.93%).

The largest universities in Stevens Point, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2,105 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Stevens Point, WI are General Business Administration & Management (146 and 6.94%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (94 and 4.47%), and General Biological Sciences (92 and 4.37%).

The median tuition cost in Stevens Point, WI for a public four year colleges is $6,698 for in-state students and $15,402 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Stevens Point, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 90.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,129 (42% men and 58% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,129 students enrolled in Stevens Point, WI, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,003 records, of which 58.5% were women and 41.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 126 degree-majors awarded
  2. 92 degree-majors awarded
  3. 90 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Stevens Point, WI was General Business Administration & Management with 126 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,105 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with 2,105 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 849 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Stevens Point, WI, which is 0.676 times less than the 1,256 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,858 degrees mean that there were 25.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 73 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,698) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,633) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Stevens Point, WI was $155,600 in 2021, which is 0.635 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $150,500 to $155,600, a 3.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Stevens Point, WI is 52.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Stevens Point, WI have an average commute time of 15.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stevens Point, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Stevens Point, WI is $49,712. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Stevens Point, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $90,955, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9607.02, with respective values of $79,491 and $70,744.

Property

$155,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,323
$5,598
Median Property Taxes
±$453

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Stevens Point, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

52.5%
Homeownership
2021
60.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 52.5% of the housing units in Stevens Point, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50.2%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9605
  2. Census Tract 9602
  3. Census Tract 9607.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Stevens Point, WI was Census Tract 9605 with a value of $90,955, followed by Census Tract 9602 and Census Tract 9607.02, with respective values of $79,491 and $70,744.

The following map shows all of the places in Stevens Point, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$49,712
Median Household Income
± $3,771
10.7k
Number of Households
± 722

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.7k households in Stevens Point, WI grew to $49,712 from the previous year's value of $46,663.

The following chart displays the households in Stevens Point, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Stevens Point, WI is from Wisconsin.
0.443
2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin
0.445
2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (69.5%)
  2. Walked (9.49%)
  3. Carpooled (9.07%)

In 2021, 69.5% of workers in Stevens Point, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.49%) and those who carpooled to work (9.07%).

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Commute Time

15.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Stevens Point, WI have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Stevens Point, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Stevens Point, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Stevens Point, WI have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stevens Point, WI (4.09k out of 22.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Stevens Point, WI is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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94.4% of the population of Stevens Point, WI has health coverage, with 58% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Portage County, WI see 2283 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.98% increase from the previous year (2217 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1421 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 789 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,283 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Portage County, WI

Primary care physicians in Portage County, WI see an average of 2,283 patients per year. This represents a 2.98% increase from the previous year (2,217 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Portage County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 40.3% between 18 and 34 years, 27.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.61%
Uninsured
58%
Employer Coverage
11.1%
Medicaid
10.2%
Medicare
13.8%
Non-Group
1.31%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stevens Point, WI grew by 3.22% from 5.43% to 5.61%.

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