Plover, Wisconsin
Plover: Village in Portage County, Wisconsin
About
Plover is a village located in the county of Portage in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,701 and a population density of 60 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,667 inhabitants.
The village was created 181 years ago in 1843.
Quick Facts about Plover
| Population : | 1,667 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Portage County |
| Postal code : | 54467 |
| Area : | 28.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,070 feet / 326 meters |
| Capital city : | Plover is capital of Portage County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1844 (181 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:17:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 58 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Plover is located at 44°27'23"N 89°32'38"W (44.4563600, -89.5440100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Plover decreased by 2.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,701 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,615 | -5.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,619 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,625 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,633 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,637 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,636 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,644 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,654 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,662 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,667 | 0.3% | estimation process |
Schools in Plover
College & universities near Plover, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240480 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | Stevens Point (WI) | 54481-3897 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Plover, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVU | Stevens Point, WI | 2050 4th Avenue | BUS |
| SVP | Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 200 Division St. | BUS |
| WIR | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 2611 West Grand Avenue | BUS |
| WAU | Waupaca, Wisconsin | 1222 West Fulton St. | BUS |
| WIT | Wittenberg, WI | 505 Grand Avenue | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Plover , Iowa human settlement in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 69 people.
Other cities in Portage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Portage County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point | 25,949 | City in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Stockton | 3,007 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Whiting | 1,704 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Garfield | 1,645 | Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Amherst | 1,361 | Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Alban | 908 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| New Hope | 735 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Almond | 699 | Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Jordan | 654 | Town in Green County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Park Ridge | 496 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Rosholt | 481 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Junction City | 439 | Village in Portage County Wisconsin |
| Amherst Junction | 392 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
| Peru | 251 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Blaine | 190 | U. |
| Nelsonville | 151 | Village in Portage County, Wisconsin |
Distance to Other Cities
Plover distances to largest Wisconsin cities
