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Washburn

Illinois · 1,008 residents (2025 est.) · 0.722 sq mi
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Washburn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,667. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 202 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−18%since 2000
from 1,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,309 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+24%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,008 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9091K1K1K1K1990201020202024Washburn
2024945
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,667
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,650
+114%since 2000
from $17,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+14%since 2010
from 0.357 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$856
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−28%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,114)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(916)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score7.5%(71)
Diversity Score
8
+210%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+96%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Illinois?

Washburn, Illinois has about 945 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Illinois?

The typical household in Washburn, Illinois earns about $76,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washburn, Illinois expensive?

In Washburn, Illinois, the median home is worth about $89,100, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Illinois?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn, Illinois?

About 7.5% of people in Washburn, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washburn, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Washburn, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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