1836Culture
== History ==
Historically part of the Menominee homelands, a three-mile strip along the Wisconsin River was ceded to the United States in an 1836 treaty.
1845History
In 1845, the postal service came to Stevens Point and with this improvement in communications, the population tripled within 20 years.
1847History
In 1847, the first plat was laid out of what became the City of Stevens Point, including the Public Square.
1850Disaster
Many cases of early fires were reported from 1850–1890.
1854History
In 1854 the Menominee made its last treaty with the U.S., gathering on a reservation on the Wolf River.
1858Government
Stevens Point was incorporated in 1858.
1880Architecture
Around 1880, buildings began to be built of brick and sandstone.
1900Government
As time went by, more religions joined the town square, and by 1900, Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist churches and Jewish synagogues were established within one mile of the dow...
1916Architecture
In 1916, Lyric Theater was built.
1985History
(The synagogue has been defunct since 1985.)
Religion plays a significant role in the community.
2002History
The Backwaters Paddle Quest canoe adventure challenge has been held in Stevens Point on the Wisconsin River since 2002, usually during the second week of August.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the 2010 census 26,717 people, 10,598 households, and 4,944 families residing in the city.
2011Architecture
Most events happen near the downtown area, many at the town square, which was rebuilt in 2011.
2016History
According to American Community Survey estimates for 2016-20, the median income for a household in the city was $46,663, and the median income for a family was $73,009.
2020History
It forms the core of the Stevens Point micropolitan statistical area, which had a population of 70,377 in 2020.