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Washburn

Iowa · 714 residents · 1.236 sq mi
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Washburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $142,300. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

714
+9%since 2023
from 658 in 2023
2010 – 2024
578 / sq mi
+9%since 2023
from 532 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
31.8
−15%since 2023
from 37.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5546757969161K201020202024Washburn
2024714
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,406
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,278 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$33,604
−10%since 2023
from $37,546 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.377
+1%since 2023
from 0.373 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$142,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $133,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$985
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $930 in 2023
US average: $1,442
84.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
15.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
29.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+30%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88%(579)
Black2.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(53)
Diversity Score27.3%(180)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(642)
Black1.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(50)
Diversity Score23.3%(166)
23
−15%since 2023
from 27 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−14%since 2023
from 16.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
74.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 63.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
7.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
55.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
24.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Iowa?

Washburn, Iowa has about 714 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Iowa?

The typical household in Washburn, Iowa earns about $61,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washburn, Iowa expensive?

In Washburn, Iowa, the median home is worth about $142,300, and the typical rent is about $985 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Iowa?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn, Iowa?

About 2.7% of people in Washburn, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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