Port Washington town, Wisconsin
Port Washington town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Port Washington town is a geographic entity located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,601. The land area covers 14.88 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,601 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±5.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 610 | ±130 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 650 | ±139 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 610 | ±130 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $378,900 | ±$41,319 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,159 | ±$93 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,727 | ±$27,439 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,291 | ±$6,662 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | ±8.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 169 | ±138 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2% | ±2.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 794 | ±159 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF PORT WASHINGTON
GUS Population: 1,606 (2024)
ID: 177624
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CHAIRPERSON
3715 HIGHLAND DRIVE, PORT WASHINGTON WA 53074-9702
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GUS Population: 93,956 (2024)
ID: 136509
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HR DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINIS
PO BOX 994, PORT WASHINGTON WI 53074-0994
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Port Washington | PK-04 | Port Washington, WI | |
| Regular School Port Washington | PK-04 | Port Washington, WI | |
| Regular School Port Washington | 09-12 | Port Washington, WI | |
| Regular School Port Washington | 05-08 | Port Washington, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | West Bend, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cedar Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cedar Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cedar Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cedarburg, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | West Bend, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Concordia University-Wisconsin
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College | 12.0 mi away | 12800 N Lake Shore Dr, Mequon, WI, 53097-2402 |
2622435700
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W.J. NIEDERKORN LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 316 W. GRAND AVE., PORT WASHINGTON, WI, 53074 |
(262) 284-5031
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Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology
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College | 23.2 mi away | 9120 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53225-4960 |
4144649777
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OSCAR GRADY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 151 S. MAIN ST., SAUKVILLE, WI, 53080 |
(262) 284-6022
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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College | 24.1 mi away | 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53211 |
4142292222
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U.S.S. LIBERTY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 1620 11TH AVE., GRAFTON, WI, 53024 |
(262) 375-5315
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex
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College | 24.1 mi away | 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 |
8778953276
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LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 112 BUTLER ST., RANDOM LAKE, WI, 53075 |
(920) 994-4825
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CEDARBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.3 mi away | W63N589 HANOVER AVE., CEDARBURG, WI, 53012 |
(262) 375-7640
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CEDAR GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 131 VAN ALTENA AVE., CEDAR GROVE, WI, 53013 |
(920) 668-6834
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PORT WASHINGTON, WI US, located 2.4 miles from Port Washington town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8° | 14.6° | 22.7° | 1.76" | 13.2" |
| February | 33.5° | 15.7° | 24.6° | 1.48" | 10.7" |
| March | 41.9° | 25.4° | 33.7° | 1.91" | 6.0" |
| April | 51.0° | 35.4° | 43.2° | 3.78" | 0.8" |
| May | 61.3° | 44.8° | 53.0° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| June | 71.5° | 54.8° | 63.2° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.7° | 61.5° | 70.1° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.4° | 61.6° | 70.0° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.3° | 53.7° | 62.5° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.2° | 41.6° | 50.4° | 2.56" | 0.0" |
| November | 46.4° | 30.6° | 38.5° | 2.13" | 0.9" |
| December | 35.8° | 20.5° | 28.2° | 1.82" | 10.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington city | City | 1.7 mi | — |
| Saukville village | Village | 3.9 mi | — |
| Fredonia village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Belgium village | Village | 5.6 mi | — |
| Waubeka CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Grafton village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5508964475. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.