Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Stevens Point, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,785

Median Agei

28.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.7%22,343

Hispanic/Latino

4.5%1,160

Two or More

4.2%1,077

Asian

3%783

Black

1.5%393

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%15

Other

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%394

High School Diploma

24.4%3,421

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%746

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%1,813

Associate's Degree

12%1,687

Bachelor's Degree

26.7%3,750

Master's Degree

8.7%1,217

Professional Degree

1.1%152

Doctorate

1.4%200

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

37.9%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,400

Median Renti

$890

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.1%5,544

Renter-Occupied

48.9%5,299

Total Units

11,614

Homeownership

51.1%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.5%303

$50K–$100K

7.3%407

$100K–$150K

14.5%805

$150K–$200K

25%1,387

$200K–$300K

30.2%1,674

$300K–$500K

15%829

$500K–$1M

1.9%108

$1M+

0.6%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,031

Mean Household Incomei

$74,387

Per Capita Incomei

$32,762

Poverty Ratei

14.9%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

15,835

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%402

$10K–$15K

4.4%477

$15K–$20K

3.6%394

$20K–$25K

5.2%568

$25K–$30K

6.9%750

$30K–$35K

4.7%515

$35K–$40K

5.1%555

$40K–$45K

5.2%564

$45K–$50K

4.4%474

$50K–$60K

7.9%854

$60K–$75K

10%1,085

$75K–$100K

13.6%1,475

$100K–$125K

9.5%1,028

$125K–$150K

6.5%705

$150K–$200K

5.5%595

$200K+

3.7%402

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

458

Residentsi

797

Avg. Tenant Renti

$382/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing246 homes99% occupied$372/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers164 homes70% occupied$410/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 840 homes89% occupied$324/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,031/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

79%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

16.8%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

3.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

70.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

21.3% of subsidized households are minority

32.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

31.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7472.9%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Korea

China

Philippines

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

14,617

Avg. Commutei

16.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,139

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,104(5.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured