Port Edwards, WI Demographics

A map of Port Edwards's Population by Race

Port Edwards, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,881, an increase from the 1,762 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.5% White, 10.7% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Edwards, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Edwards has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Port Edwards, that probability was 18.8% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Edwards is ranked the 279th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Port Edwards was ranked the 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Edwards's White Population

1,589 residents of Port Edwards, or 84.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Edwards is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Port Edwards ranks 453rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Edwards's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Port Edwards's population has decreased from 90.0% to 84.5%.

Port Edwards is more White than neighboring Nekoosa (83.8% White), and Ceex Haci (12% White). Port Edwards is less White than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (89.3% White), Lake Wazeecha (93% White), and Biron (94.3% White).

Port Edwards's Black Population

5 residents of Port Edwards, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Edwards is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Port Edwards ranks 225th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Edwards's Black population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Black residents' share of Port Edwards's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Port Edwards is more Black than neighboring Lake Wazeecha (0% Black), and Ceex Haci (0% Black). Port Edwards is less Black than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (0.8% Black), Nekoosa (0.7% Black), and Biron (0.5% Black).

Port Edwards's Asian Population

49 residents of Port Edwards, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Edwards is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Port Edwards ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Edwards's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Asian residents' share of Port Edwards's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Port Edwards is more Asian than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (2.3% Asian), Lake Wazeecha (1.5% Asian), Biron (1.1% Asian), and Ceex Haci (0% Asian). Port Edwards is less Asian than neighboring Nekoosa (7.1% Asian).

Port Edwards's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Port Edwards, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Edwards is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Edwards ranks 514th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Edwards's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 73.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Edwards's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.6%.

Port Edwards is more Hispanic than neighboring Ceex Haci (0% Hispanic). Port Edwards is less Hispanic than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (3.6% Hispanic), Nekoosa (3.3% Hispanic), Lake Wazeecha (2.4% Hispanic), and Biron (2.6% Hispanic).

Port Edwards's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Port Edwards, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Edwards is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Edwards ranks 177th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Edwards's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Edwards's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Port Edwards is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (0.4% Native American/Other), Lake Wazeecha (0% Native American/Other), and Biron (0% Native American/Other). Port Edwards is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nekoosa (3.5% Native American/Other), and Ceex Haci (88% Native American/Other).

Port Edwards's Multiracial Population

201 residents of Port Edwards, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Edwards is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Port Edwards ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Edwards's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 240.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Edwards's population has increased from 3.3% to 10.7%.

Port Edwards is more Multiracial than neighboring Wisconsin Rapids (3.6% Multiracial), Nekoosa (1.5% Multiracial), Lake Wazeecha (3.1% Multiracial), Biron (1.6% Multiracial), and Ceex Haci (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.