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Washburn

County:
McLean County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.685
State:
North Dakota

Washburn is a city located in McLean County, North Dakota. Washburn has a 2026 population of 1,264. It is also the county seat of McLean County. Washburn is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,296 in 2020.

The median household income in Washburn is $73,413 with a poverty rate of 10.68%. The median age in Washburn is 36.7 years: 36.6 years for males, and 36.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.6 males.

1.3K
Total Population
750
Density (mi²)
-5 -0.39%
Growth

Washburn Population

Washburn Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,264-5-0.39%
20251,269-6-0.47%
20241,275-5-0.39%
20231,280-11-0.85%
20221,291-5-0.39%
20211,29600%
20201,296-3-0.23%
20191,254-13-1.03%
20181,267-25-1.93%
20171,292-9-0.69%
20161,301-6-0.46%
20151,307-8-0.61%
20141,315-6-0.45%
20131,321130.99%
20121,308503.97%
20111,258120.96%
20101,25270.56%

Median Age

Overall: 36.7 years
Female: 36.8 years
Male: 36.6 years

Washburn Adults

There are 1,111 adults, (243 of whom are seniors) in Washburn.

Sex Ratio

Female: 709 (47%)
Male: 798 (53%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Washburn includes 94.63% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,42694.63%
Two or more races754.98%
Native American40.27%
Black or African American20.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races422.79%
White90.6%
Native American30.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,41794.03%
Two or more races332.19%
Black or African American20.13%
Native American10.07%

Washburn Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Washburn 's average per capita income is $59,914. Household income levels show a median of $73,413. The poverty rate stands at 10.68%.

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$117,500-
Families$116,346$116,146
Households$73,413$92,691
Non Families$50,417$56,148

$59,914

Average Income

$73,413

Median Household Income

10.68%

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)