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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washburn County

Wisconsin · 13,772 residents · 797.114 sq mi
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Washburn County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,962. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,700. With a median age of 38.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,772
−14%vs 2000
vs 16,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
17 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 42.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Washburn County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,962
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,716 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,847
−43%vs 2000
vs $17,341 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.9%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,700
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $84,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$288
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $413 in 2000
US average: $450
76.3%
−4.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
23.7% rent
2.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(15,504)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(143)
Asian0.2%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(496)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(13,522)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(50)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other1.2%(172)
Diversity Score5.3%(736)
5
+73%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.9%
−8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
+49%vs 2000
vs 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

Washburn County, Wisconsin has about 13,772 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Washburn County, Wisconsin earns about $19,962 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washburn County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Washburn County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washburn County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

About 15.9% of people in Washburn County, Wisconsin 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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