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Washburn County

Wisconsin · 16,623 residents · 797.114 sq mi
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Washburn County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,300. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,623
+4%since 2000
from 16,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.9
+26%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Washburn County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,711
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,716 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,217
+74%since 2000
from $17,341 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,300
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+26%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(15,348)
Black0.2%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(299)
Asian0.4%(59)
Other3.4%(563)
Diversity Score14%(2,323)
Segregation Score19.3%(3,213)
Diversity Score
14
+352%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

Washburn County, Wisconsin has about 16,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washburn County, Wisconsin earns about $51,711 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 $163,300, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Washburn County, Wisconsin?

About 22.6% 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 12.1% 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 2,851 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9506Census Tract 9503Census Tract 9505.01Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505.02Census Tract 9502
7 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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