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Washburn

North Dakota · 1,300 residents · 1.685 sq mi
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Washburn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,797. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $183,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,300
−6%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
772 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Washburn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,797
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,789 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,170
+119%since 2000
from $19,726 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services10.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,700
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$744
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,224)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other1.8%(23)
Diversity Score9.7%(126)
Diversity Score
10
+668%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−16%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, North Dakota?

Washburn, North Dakota has about 1,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washburn, North Dakota earns about $76,797 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 $183,700, and the typical rent is about $744 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, North Dakota?

About 26.1% 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 5.9% 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 189 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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