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Washburn, TX
Census-designated place in Armstrong County, Texas.
Population
278
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
289
ZIP codes
0
Washburn and its ZIP codes
Washburn at a glance
- Washburn is about 2.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Washburn.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,237
733 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,719
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.62M
FY 2026, $22,521 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Washburn, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
664
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washburn, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Washburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaudeCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| AmarilloCity | 14 mi | 103.6 |
| Lake TanglewoodVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| PalisadesVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Timbercreek CanyonVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| PanhandleTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Rockwell PlaceCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| Bishop HillsTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| CanyonCity | 24 mi | 8.1 |
| GroomTown | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| BushlandCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6 |
| White DeerTown | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washburn, TX in?
- Washburn is in Armstrong County, Texas.
- What is the population of Washburn, TX?
- About 278 people live in Washburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washburn?
- Nearby places include Claude (12 mi), Amarillo (14 mi), Lake Tanglewood (14 mi), Palisades (15 mi), Timbercreek Canyon (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023