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Washburn, WI
City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,884
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
482
ZIP codes
0
Washburn and its ZIP codes
Washburn at a glance
- Washburn is about 4.4 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,128 a year, 20% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,900 (33% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Washburn, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washburn, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,128
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$178,900
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
36.5%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (509), Irish Americans (292), Norwegian Americans (268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bayfield County. PPP loans are for Washburn.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,478
4,295 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $10,759 per person
How people get to work
Washburn, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle4.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home11.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washburn, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
552
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 4°F
32.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washburn, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Washburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshlandCity | 6.7 mi | 13.4 |
| BayfrontCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| DiapervilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BayfieldCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| OdanahCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| New OdanahCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| CornucopiaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Franks FieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| JolmavilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 12.5 |
| MasonVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| MarengoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| HerbsterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5.6 |
| Birch HillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Grand ViewCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Port WingCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Iron RiverCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washburn, WI in?
- Washburn is in Bayfield County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Washburn, WI?
- About 1,884 people live in Washburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washburn?
- Nearby places include Ashland (6.7 mi), Bayfront (6.7 mi), Diaperville (10 mi), Bayfield (11 mi), Odanah (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023