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Washburn, ND
City in McLean County, North Dakota.
Population
1,507
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
895
ZIP codes
0
Washburn and its ZIP codes
Washburn at a glance
- Washburn is about 79 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 36th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $73,413 a year, 4% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $238,200 (5% below North Dakota) and median rent is $818 a month.
Local data for Washburn, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washburn, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,413
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (539), Norwegian Americans (366), Swedish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Washburn.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,296
3,531 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $10,982 per person
How people get to work
Washburn, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.8%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washburn, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
466
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
17.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washburn, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Washburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UnderwoodCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| WiltonCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| StantonCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Turtle LakeCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CenterCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| ColeharborCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| MercerCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverdaleCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| HarmonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Pick CityCity | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| ReganCity | 25 mi | 1 |
| HazenCity | 28 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washburn, ND in?
- Washburn is in McLean County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Washburn, ND?
- About 1,507 people live in Washburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washburn?
- Nearby places include Underwood (13 mi), Wilton (15 mi), Stanton (17 mi), Turtle Lake (17 mi), Center (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023