Washburn County's estimated 2026 population is 16,954 with a growth rate of -0.08% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washburn County is the 59th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 15,927 and has seen a growth of 6.45% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Washburn County includes 93.44% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.44%)
Two or more races (3.86%)
Native American (1.12%)
Black or African American (0.56%)
Asian (0.51%)
Other race (0.49%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,651 | 93.44% |
| Two or more races | 647 | 3.86% |
| Native American | 187 | 1.12% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 82 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Washburn County's average per capita income is $40,691. Household income levels show a median of $61,270. The poverty rate stands at 11.71%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $89,067 | $106,219 |
| Families | $79,715 | $98,024 |
| Households | $61,270 | $79,948 |
| Non Families | $33,698 | $47,203 |
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