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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Port Washington

Wisconsin · 10,467 residents · 5.954 sq mi
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Port Washington is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,827. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $136,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,467
+12%since 1990
from 9,338 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,758 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,568 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+10%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Port Washington
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,827
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,515 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,862
+69%since 1990
from $14,734 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$136,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$624
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $449 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 64.9% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.5
+18%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(9,272)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(71)
Asian0.2%(19)
Diversity Score3.6%(336)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(10,056)
Black0.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(168)
Asian0.5%(49)
Diversity Score6.8%(714)
7
+89%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 18.2 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, Wisconsin?

Port Washington, Wisconsin has about 10,467 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Port Washington, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Port Washington, Wisconsin earns about $53,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Washington, Wisconsin expensive?

In Port Washington, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $136,100, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Port Washington, Wisconsin?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Port Washington, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Washington, Wisconsin?

About 4.2% of people in Port Washington, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Washington, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Washington, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,129 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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