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Port Washington

Wisconsin · 11,250 residents · 5.954 sq mi
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Port Washington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,818. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $194,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,250
+7%since 2000
from 10,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,889 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Port Washington
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,818
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,827 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,429
+18%since 2000
from $24,862 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $624 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(10,056)
Black0.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(168)
Asian0.5%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(714)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(10,446)
Black1.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(347)
Asian0.7%(84)
Other1.5%(167)
Diversity Score16.5%(1,854)
Diversity Score
16
+142%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Washington, Wisconsin?

Port Washington, Wisconsin has about 11,250 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Washington, Wisconsin earns about $57,818 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 $194,700, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Port Washington, Wisconsin?

About 29.0% 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 8.7% 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 1,912 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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