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Port Washington

New York · 15,215 residents · 4.201 sq mi
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Port Washington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,837. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $408,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,215
−2%since 1990
from 15,465 in 1990
1990 – 2024
3,622 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 3,681 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+5%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,837
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,224 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$43,815
+45%since 1990
from $30,130 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$408,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $337,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,161
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $849 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
26.4% rent
4.8
−9%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(13,584)
Black3%(461)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(1,555)
Asian5.8%(890)
Diversity Score43.8%(6,770)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(11,980)
Black2.6%(394)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,704)
Asian6%(920)
Diversity Score43.1%(6,554)
43
−2%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.9%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 44.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.1%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 86.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
26.5%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 31.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Washington, New York?

Port Washington, New York has about 15,215 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Port Washington, New York earns about $85,837 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 $408,400, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Port Washington, New York?

About 53.9% 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 4.7% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 250 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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