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Port Washington, Wisconsin Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Port Washington, Wisconsin is 12,569 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 75th-largest city in Wisconsin. The median household income is $81,582, the median home value is $276,000, and the median age is 39.6.

The population has grown 12.9% since 2010 (11,295 → 12,750).

12,569

Population

2111

People / sq mi

$81,582

Median Income

$276,000

Median Home Value

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Port Washington covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 2111 people per square mile.

About Port Washington, WI

The poverty rate is what most separates Port Washington from the typical city: 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Port Washington is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,569.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $81,582 — near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 4.6%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $276,000, with typical rent around $1,021.

Roughly 38.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, above the national 35.0%. About 12.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Port Washington city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Port Washington city had a population of 11,295 in 2010 and 12,750 in 2024, a 12.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 12,750 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.88%.

2024 · 13K20102024
Port Washington city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

12,750

Population (2024)

11,295

Population (2010)

12,750

Peak (2024)

0.88%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201011,295
201111,371
201211,434
201311,400
201411,606
201511,591
201611,657
201711,787
201811,826
201911,911
202012,435
202112,696
202212,658
202312,703
202412,750

Race & Ethnicity

White91.4%
Black or African American1.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$81,582

Median Household Income

$42,950

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$276,000

Median Home Value

$1,021

Median Rent

63.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.0%

High School+

38.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

78.8%

Public Transit

12.3%

Work From Home

19.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

22.5%

Foreign Born

95.8%

Non-English at Home

6.4%

Veterans

13.7%

With Disability

99.0%

Health Insurance

96.6%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing23.5%
Professional, Scientific & Management21.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.4%
Public Administration6.2%
Construction5.7%
Information5.6%
Retail Trade5.3%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Agriculture & Mining1.2%
Transportation & Warehousing0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Port Washington, Wisconsin has a population of 12,569 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 75th-largest city in Wisconsin.

The median household income in Port Washington, Wisconsin is $81,582, with 4.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Port Washington, Wisconsin is $276,000, with median monthly rent at $1,021 and a homeownership rate of 63.9%.

The median age in Port Washington, Wisconsin is 39.6 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The population has grown 12.9% since 2010 (11,295 → 12,750).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.