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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Washburn County

Wisconsin · 16,036 residents · 797.114 sq mi
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Washburn County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,716. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $84,600. With a median age of 42.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,036
+16%since 1990
from 13,772 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 17 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.1
+11%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Washburn County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,716
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,962 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,341
+76%since 1990
from $9,847 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.9%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$413
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+7%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(13,522)
Black0.3%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(50)
Asian0.3%(35)
Diversity Score5.3%(736)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(15,504)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(143)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score3.1%(496)
Diversity Score
3
−42%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.7%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−33%since 1990
from 22.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Washburn County to nearby counties

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Income$62,819+86%
Home value$231,300+173%
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Home value$236,200+179%
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WASHBURN COUNTY VS
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Home value$216,600+156%
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Home value$205,800+143%
Population43,990+157%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

Washburn County, Wisconsin has about 16,036 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Washburn County, Wisconsin earns about $33,716 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 $84,600, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

About 15.2% 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 9.9% of people in Washburn County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washburn County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Washburn County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,264 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9502
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 54801ZIP 54871ZIP 54817ZIP 54859ZIP 54870ZIP 54888ZIP 54875
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