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Stevens Point, WI


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Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Stevens Point, Wisconsin is 60 miles W of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 132 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Portage county. The population of the city is 24,551.

The People and Families of Stevens Point

In Stevens Point, about 35% of adults are married. Adults in Stevens Point are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stevens Point had a median family income of $47,176. The people of Stevens Point can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Stevens Point political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,600. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Stevens Point Housing

Of the housing in Stevens Point, approximately 52% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Stevens Point, 79% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Stevens Point features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Stevens Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyStevens Point Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Stevens Point Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Stevens Point Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 16%Stevens Point College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Stevens Point, WI

Comparing Stevens Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens43
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size23
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better31
People Above Poverty31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime53
Low Violent Crime52

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