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Washburn

Texas · 278 residents · 0.963 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $139,300.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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
278
−9%since 2023
from 306 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
289 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 318 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
9715421126832520202024Washburn
2024278
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,726
−5%since 2023
from $31,390 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
−21%since 2023
from 0.374 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $134,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.1%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score33.6%(93)
Diversity Score
34
+67%since 2023
from 20 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
Female
74.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 97.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Texas?

Washburn, Texas has about 278 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Washburn, Texas expensive?

In Washburn, Texas, the median home is worth about $139,300.

How educated are people in Washburn, Texas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn, Texas?

About 10.4% of people in Washburn, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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