Washburn is a CDP located in Black Hawk County Iowa. Washburn has a 2024 population of 547. Washburn is currently declining at a rate of -4.04% annually but its population has increased by 4.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 524 in 2020.
The average household income in Washburn is $79,424 with a poverty rate of 13.3%. The median age in Washburn is 38.5 years: 38.3 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washburn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 576 | 96.97% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 3.03% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 269 | 2.21 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Married | 159 | 2.45 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Non Family | 62 | 1.42 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 39 | 2.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
2.37
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
92.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 9.3% |
| Associates Degree | 53 | 10.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 79 | 16.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.48% |
| High School Graduate | 199 | 41.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.03% |
| Some College | 91 | 18.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 466 | 421 | 91 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 13 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,125 | $0 | $41,964 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,778 | $40,125 | $32,639 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,823 | $45,714 | $38,681 |
| Some College | $45,078 | $55,179 | $37,500 |
$41,823
Average Earnings
$45,714
Average Male
$38,681
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Washburn residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 576 | 79 | 13.72% |
13.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.19%
Male Poverty Rate
13.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washburn is White, with 13.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washburn is White, with 13.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.13% |
| Some College | 20.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,337 | $80,397 |
| Households | $72,461 | $79,424 |
| Married Families | $75,139 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $62,853 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.0%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 5.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
90.74%
Born in Washburn
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Washburn residents were born in the United States, with 90.74% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 547 | -23 | -4.04% |
| 2023 | 570 | -24 | -4.04% |
| 2022 | 594 | -70 | -10.54% |
| 2021 | 664 | 140 | 26.72% |
| 2020 | 524 | -119 | -18.51% |
| 2019 | 643 | -13 | -1.98% |
| 2018 | 656 | -144 | -18% |
| 2017 | 800 | -88 | -9.91% |
| 2016 | 888 | -109 | -10.93% |
| 2015 | 997 | 40 | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 957 | 16 | 1.7% |
| 2013 | 941 | 69 | 7.91% |
| 2012 | 872 | 69 | 8.59% |
| 2011 | 803 | -73 | -8.33% |
| 2010 | 876 | 0 | 0% |