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Washburn

North Dakota · 1,254 residents (2025 est.) · 1.685 sq mi
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Washburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,413. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $238,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 102%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,507
+8%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−9%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,254 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Washburn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,413
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,789 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,704
+122%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+10%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing13.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$238,200
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+105%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,417)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(34)
Diversity Score14.3%(215)
Diversity Score
14
+1026%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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
0.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, North Dakota?

Washburn, North Dakota has about 1,507 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, North Dakota?

The typical household in Washburn, North Dakota earns about $73,413 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washburn, North Dakota expensive?

In Washburn, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $238,200, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, North Dakota?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn, North Dakota?

About 10.7% of people in Washburn, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washburn, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Washburn, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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