U.S. County · Profile

Washburn County

16.9KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+5.77%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Washburn County has a population of 16,930 as of 2023. It is located in Wisconsin.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Washburn County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.9%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White94.0%15,914
Two or More Races3.1%525
Hispanic or Latino1.9%322
American Indian/Alaska Native1.2%203
Asian0.6%102
Black or African American0.5%85
Some Other Race0.4%68
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%17

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Washburn County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,504
21.6% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,396
10.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.4%
7.8% above national average
Median Age
52.2 years

Income & Poverty

$58,504Median Household Income
$34,396Per Capita Income
12.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,504$76,892
Families$76,382$93,852
Married-couple Families$76,382$85,548
Nonfamily Households$33,414$36,087

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Washburn County, Wisconsin.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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