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Washburn

Maine · 937 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 $31,500. Population has declined 11% since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $75,100. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
937
−11%since 2019
from 1,058 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
210 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 237 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
−6%since 2019
from 49.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8539199861K1K201020202024Washburn
2024888
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,625 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,302
−1%since 2019
from $18,434 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $430 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−1%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,031)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(27)
Diversity Score6.2%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(895)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2.1%(20)
Diversity Score10.6%(100)
Diversity Score
11
+71%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+1%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Female
52.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Maine?

Washburn, Maine has about 937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Maine?

The typical household in Washburn, Maine earns about $31,500 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 $75,100, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Maine?

About 11.7% 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 15.2% of people in Washburn, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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