CITY · 2020 ACS
Washburn
Iowa · 870 residents · 1.236 sq mi
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The short version
Washburn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,568. Population has grown 35% since 2019. Median home value is $110,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2010 – 2024
2024714
Section 02
Income & economy
$75,568
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $66,172 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2019
from 38.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.6%
Construction16.6%
Other services11.2%
Public administration11.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
$110,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $108,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(643)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(794)
Black1.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(33)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.9%(121)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
92.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Washburn, Iowa?
Washburn, Iowa has about 870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Washburn, Iowa?
The typical household in Washburn, Iowa earns about $75,568 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 $110,600.
How educated are people in Washburn, Iowa?
About 24.3% 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 14.3% of people in Washburn, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.
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