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Washburn

Maine · 888 residents · 4.468 sq mi
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Washburn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,250. Population has declined 7% since 2023. Median home value is $99,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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

Total population
888
−7%since 2023
from 958 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
199 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 214 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+17%since 2023
from 40.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8539199861K1K201020202024Washburn
2024888
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,250
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,688 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,532
+15%since 2023
from $24,809 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+9%since 2023
from 0.447 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$446
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $433 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.8% in 2023
27.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−11%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91%(872)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(20)
Asian1.6%(15)
Other5.3%(51)
Diversity Score21%(201)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(792)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(23)
Asian1%(9)
Other6.6%(59)
Diversity Score24.9%(221)
Diversity Score
25
+19%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−10%since 2023
from 25.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
Female
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.9% in 2023
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Maine?

Washburn, Maine has about 888 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Maine?

The typical household in Washburn, Maine earns about $49,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washburn, Maine expensive?

In Washburn, Maine, the median home is worth about $99,300, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Maine?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn, Maine?

About 12.1% of people in Washburn, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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