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Washburn

North Dakota · 1,246 residents · 1.685 sq mi
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Washburn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,813. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,246
−10%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+14%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Washburn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,813
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,789 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,907
+47%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
22.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+25%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,217)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(9)
Diversity Score4.9%(60)
Diversity Score
5
+283%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−2%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, North Dakota?

Washburn, North Dakota has about 1,246 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washburn, North Dakota earns about $62,813 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 $124,400, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, North Dakota?

About 18.6% 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 5.2% of people in Washburn, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washburn, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Washburn, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 243 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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