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Population Review

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

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

About Port Washington, WI

Port Washington is a city in Wisconsin with a population of 12,569. It ranks #75 among cities in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 39.6, in line with the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Port Washington is $81,582, above the US median of $74,580. 4.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $276,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,021. The homeownership rate of 63.9% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Port Washington reflects 38.8% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 19.8 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

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).

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

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