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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Washburn

Illinois · 1,070 residents · 0.722 sq mi
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Washburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,808. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,070
−7%vs 2000
vs 1,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,482 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 1,589 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.3
+1%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9091K1K1K1K1990201020202024Washburn
2024945
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,808
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,167 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,948
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,619 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.5%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $71,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$289
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
76.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
1.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,065)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(12)
1
−52%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washburn, Illinois?

Washburn, Illinois has about 1,070 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Illinois?

The typical household in Washburn, Illinois earns about $24,808 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 $38,100, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Illinois?

About 9.6% 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.

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

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