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Port Wing, WI
Census-designated place in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Population
148
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
129
ZIP codes
0
Port Wing and its ZIP codes
Local data for Port Wing, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bayfield County. PPP loans are for Port Wing.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,478
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $10,759 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Port Wing, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 6°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Port Wing, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Port Wing
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HerbsterCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 5.6 |
| Iron RiverCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.3 |
| CornucopiaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| BruleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Two Harbors, MNCity | 23 mi | 3.3 |
| Knife River, MNCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake NebagamonVillage | 23 mi | 12.5 |
| PoplarVillage | 23 mi | 11.9 |
| WashburnCity | 24 mi | 3.9 |
| BayfieldCity | 27 mi | 0.9 |
| AshlandCity | 28 mi | 13.4 |
| MasonVillage | 28 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Port Wing, WI in?
- Port Wing is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Port Wing, WI?
- About 148 people live in Port Wing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Port Wing?
- Nearby places include Herbster (9 mi), Iron River (15 mi), Cornucopia (15 mi), Brule (18 mi), Two Harbors, MN (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023