Population 14,967 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Port Washington
Household size in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Port Washington is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.40, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.6 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Port Washington is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Milwaukee area overall, where the median age is 39.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Port Washington: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Port Washington
Renters in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.7% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Port Washington is about as common as it is nationally: 34.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Milwaukee area (39.6%). Just over three in ten owners (31.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Port Washington: just 2.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 200 Wisconsin cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Port Washington leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. Locally, though, homes here are newer than in the wider Milwaukee area, where the median home dates to 1968. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $777 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $854 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $899 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,009 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$231 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Port Washington pays $1,009 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $231 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Port Washington
Bachelor's degrees in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.2% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Port Washington than nationally: 39.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Port Washington: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Port Washington
| Period | Port Washington | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Port Washington has been strong: just 1.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Port Washington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington | 2.24 | 41.5 | 6.8% | 34.6% | 2.4% | 1973 | $1,009 | 39.2% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| Saukville | 2.24 | 39.8 | 11.3% | 39.8% | 3.2% | 1977 | $1,112 | 31.2% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Holy Cross | 2.50 | 48.2 | 6.1% | 25.3% | 9.4% | 1984 | $1,002 | 31.1% | 96.9% | 2.3% |
| Grafton | 2.39 | 43.5 | 7.3% | 35.5% | 4.1% | 1983 | $1,304 | 47.3% | 98.2% | 2.3% |
| Lakefield | 2.48 | 42.9 | 17.3% | 19.0% | 1.0% | 2001 | $1,173 | 48.4% | 100.0% | 1.5% |
| Horns Corners | 2.82 | 47.8 | 3.6% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 1983 | $1,400 | 55.1% | 99.0% | 3.0% |
| Lake Church | 2.59 | 46.9 | 5.2% | 19.2% | 10.9% | 1982 | $1,007 | 27.7% | 96.8% | 2.7% |
| Belgium | 2.51 | 46.6 | 4.6% | 13.5% | 8.3% | 1976 | $1,046 | 29.5% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
| Fredonia | 2.69 | 39.8 | 7.9% | 20.9% | 4.6% | 1970 | $1,225 | 24.5% | 93.3% | 5.0% |
| Waubeka | 2.43 | 45.0 | 7.3% | 31.2% | 4.7% | 1973 | $942 | 26.8% | 94.4% | 6.6% |
| Cedarburg | 2.47 | 46.0 | 5.3% | 27.5% | 5.3% | 1975 | $1,289 | 55.4% | 98.6% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Port Washington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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