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Washburn, ME
Census-designated place in Aroostook County, Maine.
Population
888
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
199
ZIP codes
0
Washburn and its ZIP codes
Washburn at a glance
- Washburn is about 4.4 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,250, 34% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,300 (67% below Maine) and median rent is $446 a month.
Local data for Washburn, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washburn, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,250
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$99,300
Median rent
$446/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (202), Irish Americans (99), Scottish Americans (58).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aroostook County. PPP loans are for Washburn.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,513
25,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$770M
FY 2026, $11,480 per person
How people get to work
Washburn, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washburn, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,940
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 3°F
40.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washburn, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Washburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MapletonCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3 |
| CaribouCity | 9.3 mi | 79.3 |
| Presque IsleCity | 9.4 mi | 75.8 |
| Fort FairfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.6 |
| Mars HillCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| Eagle LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4 |
| Van BurenCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washburn, ME in?
- Washburn is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What is the population of Washburn, ME?
- About 888 people live in Washburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washburn?
- Nearby places include Mapleton (7.1 mi), Caribou (9.3 mi), Presque Isle (9.4 mi), Fort Fairfield (15 mi), Ashland (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023