Port Wing, WI Demographics

A map of Port Wing's Population by Race

Port Wing, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 148, a decrease from the 156 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 9.5% Multiracial, 4.1% Black, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Wing, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Wing 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 Wing, that probability was 18.0% in 2020 and 28.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Wing is ranked the 724th 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 Wing was ranked the 729th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Wing's White Population

124 residents of Port Wing, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Wing is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Port Wing ranks 428th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wing's White population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. White residents' share of Port Wing's population has decreased from 90.4% to 83.8%.

Port Wing is less White than neighboring Herbster (96.4% White), Iron River (85% White), Cornucopia (88% White), Brule (97.5% White), and Two Harbors (92.2% White).

Port Wing's Black Population

6 residents of Port Wing, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Port Wing is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Port Wing ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wing's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Black residents' share of Port Wing's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.1%.

Port Wing is more Black than neighboring Herbster (0% Black), Iron River (0% Black), Cornucopia (0% Black), Brule (0% Black), and Two Harbors (0.6% Black).

Port Wing's Asian Population

0 residents of Port Wing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Wing is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Port Wing ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wing's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Port Wing's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Port Wing is less Asian than neighboring Brule (1.9% Asian).

Port Wing's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Port Wing, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Wing is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Port Wing ranks 475th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wing's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Wing's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Port Wing is less Hispanic than neighboring Herbster (2.4% Hispanic), Iron River (6.4% Hispanic), Cornucopia (3.7% Hispanic), and Two Harbors (2.3% Hispanic).

Port Wing's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Port Wing, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Wing is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Wing ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wing's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Wing's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Port Wing is more Native American/Other than neighboring Herbster (0% Native American/Other), Cornucopia (0% Native American/Other), Brule (0% Native American/Other), and Two Harbors (1.1% Native American/Other). Port Wing is less Native American/Other than neighboring Iron River (2.8% Native American/Other).

Port Wing's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Port Wing, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Wing is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Port Wing ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Wing's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Wing's population has increased from 3.8% to 9.5%.

Port Wing is more Multiracial than neighboring Herbster (1.2% Multiracial), Iron River (5.8% Multiracial), Cornucopia (8.3% Multiracial), Brule (0.6% Multiracial), and Two Harbors (3.8% 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.