Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Port Washington, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

12,645

Median Agei

40.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.7%11,591

Two or More

2.9%361

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%267

Black

1.5%193

Other

0.9%111

Asian

0.8%105

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%253

High School Diploma

22.7%2,114

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%732

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%1,163

Associate's Degree

11%1,025

Bachelor's Degree

28.7%2,673

Master's Degree

8.9%826

Professional Degree

1.3%125

Doctorate

1.1%106

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

40.1%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$296,300

Median Renti

$1,008

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%3,665

Renter-Occupied

34.2%1,907

Total Units

5,691

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

2.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%88

$50K–$100K

0.3%12

$100K–$150K

5.3%195

$150K–$200K

6.2%226

$200K–$300K

37%1,357

$300K–$500K

39.1%1,432

$500K–$1M

9.5%348

$1M+

0.2%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,948

Mean Household Incomei

$99,312

Per Capita Incomei

$44,834

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

1.7%

Labor Forcei

6,600

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.9%159

$10K–$15K

2.7%149

$15K–$20K

1.9%108

$20K–$25K

2.1%118

$25K–$30K

1.9%105

$30K–$35K

2.4%133

$35K–$40K

5.8%325

$40K–$45K

4.7%261

$45K–$50K

3.5%193

$50K–$60K

8%445

$60K–$75K

11.2%623

$75K–$100K

14%780

$100K–$125K

12.6%702

$125K–$150K

7.2%399

$150K–$200K

9.9%554

$200K+

9.3%518

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$429/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers44 homes71% occupied$459/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 852 homes102% occupied$403/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $81,948/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $25K/yr

79.7%

Very low income$25K–$41K/yr

19.2%

Low income$41K–$66K/yr

1.1%

Who Receives This Housing

82.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3933.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

China

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,400

Avg. Commutei

21 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,487

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

668(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.6%Insured

0.4%Uninsured