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Washburn

Maine · 997 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 $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,300. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
997
+1%vs 2011
vs 991 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
+1%vs 2011
vs 222 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
−8%vs 2011
vs 47.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,367 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,980
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $18,042 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.376 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $78,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $380 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−27.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.4%
−8.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+3%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(924)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(57)
Diversity Score15.9%(158)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(965)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other4.4%(44)
Diversity Score13.3%(133)
Diversity Score
13
−16%vs 2011
vs 16 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.4%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+36%vs 2011
vs 19.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% 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
6.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.6% in 2011
Female
55.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.4% in 2011
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Maine?

Washburn, Maine has about 997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Maine?

The typical household in Washburn, Maine earns about $30,000 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 $77,300, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Maine?

About 6.8% 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 10.4% of people in Washburn, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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