Washburn, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Ashland County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,858
Population
475/sq mi density
$60,288
Median Income
$38,651 per capita
$174,100
Home Value
$269,607 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
345
Violent Crime/100K
937 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,288 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,100 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
345 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,858
Census 2023
Population Density
475
per square mile
Land Area
6.2
square miles (16.0 km²)
Median Age
49.1 yrs
26% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 10.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
82.7%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
3.2%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.6%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.9%
Veterans
8.6%
43% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.9%
45% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.4%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.6%
47% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.445
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,858 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 475 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.6% |
| Female | 52.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.9% |
| Veterans | 8.6% |
| Disability | 18.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.4% |
| Uninsured | 4.6% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.445 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 7, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K |