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Port Washington

New York · 18,004 residents · 4.201 sq mi
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Port Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $170,127. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,003,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,004
+18%since 2000
from 15,215 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,286 / sq mi
+12%since 2009
from 3,842 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+5%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K17K18K1990201020202024Port Washington
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(1,303)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98%(1,445)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.7%(1,564)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(927)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(754)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(1,314)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.4%(2,406)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.5%(2,613)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(1,996)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(1,836)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(1,268)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(578)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$170,127
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,837 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,026
+89%since 2000
from $43,815 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+5%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,003,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,184
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,161 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
−12%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Port Washington on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(11,980)
Black2.6%(394)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,704)
Asian6%(920)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(12,641)
Black1.4%(246)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,715)
Asian9.9%(1,787)
Other3.4%(615)
Diversity Score
59
+1%since 2009
from 58 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan2.9%(525)
Ecuadorian2.2%(398)
Chilean1.3%(242)
Puerto Rican1.3%(237)
Colombian1.2%(218)
Salvadoran1.2%(215)
Mexican0.8%(147)
Cuban0.4%(80)
Spaniard0.2%(43)
Honduran0.2%(40)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Peruvian0.2%(39)
Dominican0.2%(37)
Argentine0.2%(34)
Venezuelan0.1%(18)
Panamanian0.1%(16)
Paraguayan0.1%(13)
Asian origin
Chinese4.4%(797)
Korean1.8%(326)
Taiwanese0.6%(114)
Japanese0.6%(105)
Filipino0.6%(103)
Asian Indian0.6%(103)
Sri Lankan0.1%(23)
Thai0.1%(13)
Ancestry
Italian20.5%(3,698)
Irish14.5%(2,609)
German6%(1,072)
American4.2%(756)
Polish3.2%(571)
English3%(533)
Greek2.7%(482)
Russian2.3%(408)
Scottish1.7%(315)
Hungarian1.7%(299)
Ukrainian1.5%(277)
Armenian0.9%(169)
+ 33 more ancestry groups with data
French0.9%(162)
Arab0.6%(107)
Swedish0.5%(97)
Romanian0.4%(80)
Iranian0.4%(71)
Lithuanian0.4%(66)
Israeli0.3%(58)
Turkish0.3%(57)
Welsh0.3%(55)
West Indian0.3%(54)
Jamaican0.3%(54)
Norwegian0.3%(52)
Moroccan0.3%(48)
Austrian0.3%(47)
Swiss0.3%(47)
Somali0.3%(46)
Bulgarian0.2%(45)
Czech0.2%(37)
Canadian0.2%(35)
Australian0.2%(34)
Belgian0.2%(31)
British0.2%(31)
Dutch0.2%(28)
Scotch-Irish0.1%(22)
Slovak0.1%(18)
Syrian0.1%(17)
Brazilian0.1%(14)
Latvian0%(9)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest South American population · Largest Chinese population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.1%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+20%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.4%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 89.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 77.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 11.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.6%(1,795)
Married69.2%(4,501)
Widowed1%(68)
Divorced2.1%(136)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(1,732)
Married61.3%(4,407)
Widowed8.8%(632)
Divorced5.9%(421)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Washington, New York?

Port Washington, New York has about 18,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Washington, New York?

The typical household in Port Washington, New York earns about $170,127 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Washington, New York expensive?

In Port Washington, New York, the median home is worth about $1,003,200, and the typical rent is about $2,184 a month.

How educated are people in Port Washington, New York?

About 72.1% of adults age 25 and over in Port Washington, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Washington, New York?

About 4.1% of people in Port Washington, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Washington, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Washington, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,539 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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