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Washburn

Iowa · 876 residents · 1.236 sq mi
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Washburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,700. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
876
+9%vs 2011
vs 803 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
709 / sq mi
+9%vs 2011
vs 650 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+7%vs 2011
vs 41.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5546757969161K201020202024Washburn
2024714
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,250
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,647 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,923
−4%vs 2011
vs $23,953 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.311 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $90,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−35.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.1% in 2011
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%vs 2011
vs 1.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(772)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(23)
Diversity Score9.4%(75)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(847)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(27)
Diversity Score12.3%(108)
Diversity Score
12
+31%vs 2011
vs 9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 17.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.2%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.2% in 2011
Female
51.8%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.8% in 2011
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Iowa?

Washburn, Iowa has about 876 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Iowa?

The typical household in Washburn, Iowa earns about $44,250 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 $90,700.

How educated are people in Washburn, Iowa?

About 11.8% 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 8.0% of people in Washburn, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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