Stevens Point, WI Demographics
A map of Stevens Point's Population by Race
Stevens Point, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 25,785, a less than 1% change from the 25,666 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.7% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, 1.5% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stevens Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Stevens Point has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Stevens Point, that probability was 28.5% in 2020 and 24.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Stevens Point is ranked the 31st most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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). Stevens Point was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Stevens Point's White Population
22,343 residents of Stevens Point, or 86.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stevens Point is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Stevens Point ranks 659th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevens Point's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Stevens Point's population has increased from 84.2% to 86.7%.
Stevens Point is more White than neighboring Plover (86.6% White), and Bancroft (57.8% White). Stevens Point is less White than neighboring Park Ridge (96.2% White), Whiting (89% White), and Polonia (99.6% White).
Stevens Point's Black Population
393 residents of Stevens Point, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stevens Point is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Stevens Point ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevens Point's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Stevens Point's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.5%.
Stevens Point is more Black than neighboring Park Ridge (0% Black), Plover (0.4% Black), Polonia (0% Black), and Bancroft (1.2% Black). Stevens Point is less Black than neighboring Whiting (3.9% Black).
Stevens Point's Asian Population
783 residents of Stevens Point, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stevens Point is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Stevens Point ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevens Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. Asian residents' share of Stevens Point's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.0%.
Stevens Point is more Asian than neighboring Park Ridge (0.8% Asian), Whiting (2.8% Asian), Polonia (0% Asian), and Bancroft (0% Asian). Stevens Point is less Asian than neighboring Plover (4.2% Asian).
Stevens Point's Hispanic Population
1,160 residents of Stevens Point, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stevens Point is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Stevens Point ranks 286th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevens Point's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Stevens Point's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.
Stevens Point is more Hispanic than neighboring Park Ridge (0.5% Hispanic), Whiting (1.3% Hispanic), and Polonia (0% Hispanic). Stevens Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Plover (6.7% Hispanic), and Bancroft (40% Hispanic).
Stevens Point's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of Stevens Point, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stevens Point is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Stevens Point ranks 305th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevens Point's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stevens Point's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.
Stevens Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Park Ridge (0% Native American/Other), Polonia (0% Native American/Other), and Bancroft (0% Native American/Other). Stevens Point is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whiting (0.3% Native American/Other), and Plover (0.3% Native American/Other).
Stevens Point's Multiracial Population
1,077 residents of Stevens Point, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stevens Point is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Stevens Point ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Stevens Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Stevens Point's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.2%.
Stevens Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Park Ridge (2.6% Multiracial), Whiting (2.7% Multiracial), Plover (1.8% Multiracial), Polonia (0.4% Multiracial), and Bancroft (1% 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.