History of Plover, Wisconsin in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 26, 2026

Plover is a village located in Portage County, Wisconsin, serving as a suburb of Stevens Point. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,519. It is part of the Stevens Point Micropolitan Statistical Area. The village is a defined geographic location with demographic information.

March 8, 1912: Plover Incorporated as a village

On March 8, 1912, Plover was again incorporated as a village after area residents approved it in an election.

October 7, 1931: Plover Dissolved as a village

On October 7, 1931, Plover was dissolved as a village after an election.

1965: Attempt at re-incorporation failed

In 1965, an attempt to re-incorporate Plover failed.

September 28, 1971: Plover Re-incorporated

On September 28, 1971, Plover re-incorporated for the third time with a narrow vote of 311 for and 289 against. The population of the village at that time was 2618.

1981: Territory Increased

In 1981, Plover's territory increased to about 7.25 square miles (19 km) after annexation.

2000: 2000 Census

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,520 people, 3,985 households, and 2,845 families living in the village. The population density was 1,238.2 people per square mile (477.9/km). There were 4,133 housing units at an average density of 486.5 per square mile (187.7/km).

2010: 2010 Census

As of the 2010 census, the population of Plover was 12,123 people in 4,948 households and 3,242 families. The population density was 1,171.3 inhabitants per square mile (452.2/km). There were 5,188 housing units at an average density of 501.3 per square mile (193.6/km).

2015: Tom Davies Elected Village President

In 2015, Tom Davies was first elected as the village president of Plover.

2020: 2020 Census

As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,519. The population density was 1,273.6 inhabitants per square mile (491.7/km). There were 5,936 housing units at an average density of 559.2 per square mile (215.9/km).