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Washburn

Wisconsin · 2,045 residents (2025 est.) · 3.911 sq mi
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Washburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,128. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 396 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,900. With a median age of 51.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% 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
1,884
−17%since 2000
from 2,280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
482 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.7
+28%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,045 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Washburn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,128
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,257 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,483
+158%since 2000
from $15,331 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
−7%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(2,089)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(77)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,601)
Black1.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(204)
Diversity Score33.1%(624)
Diversity Score
33
+878%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 75.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Wisconsin?

Washburn, Wisconsin has about 1,884 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Washburn, Wisconsin earns about $62,128 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washburn, Wisconsin expensive?

In Washburn, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $178,900, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Wisconsin?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn, Wisconsin?

About 6.7% of people in Washburn, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washburn, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Washburn, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 401 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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