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Washburn

Missouri · 408 residents (2025 est.) · 0.9 sq mi
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Washburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,500. At a median age of 26.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
498
+11%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
553 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.9
−18%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:408 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3684375075766451990201020202024Washburn
2024498
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,159
+95%since 2000
from $12,401 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−28%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(105)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.1%(85)
Diversity Score68%(339)
Diversity Score
68
+1236%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
4.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.2%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+38.6 ptssince 2017
from 47.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Missouri?

Washburn, Missouri has about 498 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Missouri?

The typical household in Washburn, Missouri earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washburn, Missouri expensive?

In Washburn, Missouri, the median home is worth about $122,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Missouri?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn, Missouri?

About 18.1% of people in Washburn, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washburn, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Washburn, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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