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Washburn

Wisconsin · 2,117 residents · 3.911 sq mi
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Washburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,036. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,900. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,117
−7%since 2000
from 2,280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
541 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.9
+13%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Washburn
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,036
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,257 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,431
+66%since 2000
from $15,331 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(1,854)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(33)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other12.4%(263)
Diversity Score32.2%(681)
Diversity Score
32
+849%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+112%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.2%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
45.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn, Wisconsin?

Washburn, Wisconsin has about 2,117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washburn, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Washburn, Wisconsin earns about $43,036 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 $122,900, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn, Wisconsin?

About 34.0% 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 9.5% 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 168 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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