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Washburn

County:
Bayfield County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.911
State:
Wisconsin

Washburn is a city located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Washburn has a 2026 population of 2,061. It is also the county seat of Bayfield County. Washburn is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,042 in 2020.

The median household income in Washburn is $62,128 with a poverty rate of 6.68%. The median age in Washburn is 51.7 years: 48.7 years for males, and 53 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males.

2.1K
Total Population
527
Density (mi²)
3 0.15%
Growth

Washburn Population

Washburn Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,06130.15%
20252,05830.15%
20242,05580.39%
20232,047120.59%
20222,035301.5%
20212,005-37-1.81%
20202,04210.05%
20192,05570.34%
20182,04840.2%
20172,04420.1%
20162,042-7-0.34%
20152,049-13-0.63%
20142,062-20-0.96%
20132,082-9-0.43%
20122,091-15-0.71%
20112,106-11-0.52%
20102,109-4-0.19%

Median Age

Overall: 51.7 years
Female: 53 years
Male: 48.7 years

Washburn Adults

There are 1,635 adults, (577 of whom are seniors) in Washburn.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,008 (53.5%)
Male: 876 (46.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Washburn includes 85.24% White, 3.45% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,60685.24%
Two or more races1739.18%
Native American653.45%
Black or African American402.12%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races341.8%
Black or African American160.85%
White50.27%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,60184.98%
Two or more races1397.38%
Native American653.45%
Black or African American241.27%

Washburn Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Washburn 's average per capita income is $48,047. Household income levels show a median of $62,128. The poverty rate stands at 6.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$85,469-
Families$80,294$105,163
Households$62,128$81,162
Non Families$46,042$53,505

$48,047

Average Income

$62,128

Median Household Income

6.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)