Port Wing, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 368.
Population change since 2000: -12.4%
 
Males: 196  (53.3%)
Females: 172  (46.7%)
Median resident age:

56.0 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 54865.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,217 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Port Wing:

$59,217
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $41,789 (it was $17,355 in 2000)

Port Wing town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $159,766 (it was $59,600 in 2000)
Port Wing:

$159,766
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $283,251; detached houses: $295,093; townhouses or other attached units: $452,863; in 2-unit structures: $274,116; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $123,082; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $339,992; mobile homes: $87,640; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $120,329
March 2022 cost of living index in Port Wing: 88.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Port Wing, WI (2010)
    • 35496.2%White alone
    • 61.6%American Indian alone
    • 51.4%Two or more races
    • 30.8%Other race alone

Races in Port Wing detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (30.2%), Swedish (27.9%), Norwegian (20.5%), Irish (12.9%), Polish (8.3%), English (4.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 660 feet

Land area: 46.6 square miles.

Population density: 7.9 people per square mile   (very low).

Port Wing, Wisconsin map

8 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Port Wing town:

1.8% ($1,080)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (35.1 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (151.6 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (387.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Orienta, WI (2.3 miles),
Herbster, WI (2.6 miles),
Clover, WI (2.6 miles ),
Tripp, WI (3.4 miles ),
Oulu, WI (3.5 miles ),
Bell, WI (3.6 miles ),
Cornucopia, WI (3.7 miles),
Iron River, WI (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 46.78 N, Longitude: 91.38 W

Area code: 715

Distribution of median household income in Port Wing, WI in 2022
Port Wing satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Most common industries in Port Wing, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.2%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.4%)
  • Health care (6.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.8%)
  • Educational services (10.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.9%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (17.2%)
  • Educational services (16.1%)
  • Health care (13.8%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Gasoline stations (8.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.4%)
  • Utilities (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Port Wing, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (3.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (10.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.0%)
  • Art and design workers (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.2%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (8.0%)
  • Legal support workers (6.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.9%)
  • Therapists (5.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.6%)

Average climate in Port Wing, Wisconsin

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Earthquake activity:

Port Wing-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 236.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/7/2020 at 18:30:28, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/8/2020 at 17:14:33, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 ML) earthquake occurred 80.7 miles away from Port Wing center
On 1/9/2020 at 18:16:48, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 MB) earthquake occurred 81.0 miles away from Port Wing center
On 3/2/2017 at 16:53:31, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 64.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/24/2020 at 17:23:43, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 ML) earthquake occurred 75.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Bayfield County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 5, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Port Wing topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Port Wing:

  • University of Minnesota-Duluth (about 34 miles; Duluth, MN; Full-time enrollment: 10,612)
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior (about 35 miles; Superior, WI; FT enrollment: 2,302)
  • The College of Saint Scholastica (about 35 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,762)
  • Lake Superior College (about 37 miles; Duluth, MN; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College (about 77 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,414)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 134 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • Michigan Technological University (about 136 miles; Houghton, MI; FT enrollment: 6,078)

Public high school in Port Wing:

Public elementary/middle school in Port Wing:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Port Wing Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Larson Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Bayfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.0 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

2.7%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

18.4%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.0%
Whole state:

3.7%

Banks with branches in Port Wing (2011 data):

  • Security State Bank: Port Wing Branch at 83325 Washington Ave, branch established on 1934/03/22. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $83.6 mil, Deposits: $63.6 mil, headquarters in Iron River, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Security Bank Shares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Port Wing:

Marital status in Port Wing, WI
  • Never married: 22.2%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 10.4%

For population 25 years and over in Port Wing:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 12.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 36.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Port Wing, WI (based on Bayfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,10910
Mainline Protestant2,24714
Evangelical Protestant84710
Other11
Orthodox--
None8,810-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Here:

3.32 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Bayfield County:

8.63 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 40
Bayfield County:

26.56 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.6%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.3%
State:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Port Wing:

  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
  • KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WJMS (590 AM; 5 kW; IRONWOOD, MI; Owner: ROBERTS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WNMT (650 AM; 10 kW; NASHWAUK, MN; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, L.L.C.)
  • WHSM (910 AM; 5 kW; HAYWARD, WI; Owner: QB BROADCASTING, LTD.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WSAU (550 AM; 20 kW; WAUSAU, WI; Owner: WRIG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Port Wing:

  • WEGZ (105.9 FM; WASHBURN, WI; Owner: KEWEENAW BAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHSA (89.9 FM; BRULE, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • KBMX (107.7 FM; PROCTOR, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • WWAX (92.1 FM; HERMANTOWN, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • WNXR (107.3 FM; IRON RIVER, WI; Owner: GERALD J. HACKMAN)
  • WSCN (100.5 FM; CLOQUET, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KDNI (90.5 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KQDS-FM (94.9 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: RED ROCK RADIO CORP.)
  • KLDJ (101.7 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • KUMD-FM (103.3 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA)
  • KDAL-FM (95.7 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKCB (105.1 FM; DULUTH, MN; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF DULUTH, INC.)
  • KUWS (91.3 FM; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: BD. OF REGENTS, UNIV. OF WISC. SYS.)
  • WJJH (96.7 FM; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: BAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Port Wing:

  • WDIO-TV (Channel 10; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)
  • KDLH (Channel 3; DULUTH, MN; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF DULUTH, LLC)
  • KBJR-TV (Channel 6; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: KBJR LICENSE, INC.)
  • KQDS-TV (Channel 21; DULUTH, MN; Owner: KQDS ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WDSE-TV (Channel 8; DULUTH, MN; Owner: DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA EDUCATIONAL TV CORPORATION)
  • WAST-LP (Channel 25; ASHLAND, WI; Owner: RESOURCE RECOVERY OF WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.1mTotal length
  • $374,000Total costs
  • 2,470Total average daily traffic
  • 231Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,939Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • JAN VICTORSON, North Of Touvel Herbster Rd 2 500 (Lat: 46.784750 Lon: -91.316333), Type: 60.7, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Duluth Superior Communications Inc, Msmith@duluthsuperiorcom.Com, , Super-ior, Phone: (715) 392-2911

  • JAN VICTORSON, North Of Touvel Herbster Rd 2 500 (Lat: 46.784750 Lon: -91.316333), Type: 60.7, Structure height: 55007 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Duluth Superior Communications Inc, Msmith@duluthsuperiorcom.Com, , Super-ior, Phone: (715) 392-2911


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • PORT WING, 12300 Touve Road (Lat: 46.784750 Lon: -91.316333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WQWW536,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 12/09/2015, Expiration Date: 12/09/2025, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • A1N0836A, North Of Touvel Herbster Rd 2 500 (Lat: 46.784750 Lon: -91.316333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 60.7 m, Call Sign: WRDD510,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 04/02/2019, Expiration Date: 04/02/2029, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BANTA VERN PITTS S1CSE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 14VG, N14VG, N-14VG, Serial Number: 001, Year manufactured: 1994, Airworthiness Date: 11/22/1994, Certificate Issue Date: 07/07/2010
    Registrant (Individual): Carri E Hoagland, 11590 Flagg River Rd, Port Wing, WI 54865
  • Aircraft: TAYLORCRAFT BC12-D (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 43955, N43955, N-43955, Serial Number: 7614, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 10/16/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 03/07/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Carri Eve Hoagland, 11590 Flagg River Rd, Port Wing, WI 54865

Most common first names in Port Wing, WI among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Carl986.2 years
John882.6 years
George776.6 years
Robert773.4 years
Theodore471.2 years
Fred386.3 years
Elmer382.3 years
Arthur380.6 years
Anna387.6 years
Esther380.0 years
Most common last names in Port Wing, WI among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1778.5 years
Anderson977.9 years
Swanson879.4 years
Bodeen782.0 years
Peterson782.0 years
Carlson680.2 years
Jardine680.5 years
Larson683.9 years
Helsing481.3 years
Morrison479.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Port Wing, WI
  • 39.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.5%Wood
  • 6.5%Electricity
  • 1.3%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Port Wing, WI
  • 51.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.9%Electricity
  • 20.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 5.7%Utility gas


Port Wing compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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