Washburn County's estimated 2026 population is 17,150 with a growth rate of 0.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Washburn County is the 59th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 15,927 and has seen a growth of 7.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.7 years
Female: 53.1 years
Male: 52.4 years
There are 13,819 adults, (4,734 of whom are seniors) in Washburn County.
Female: 8,361 (49.6%)
Male: 8,493 (50.4%)
The racial composition of Washburn County includes 92.95% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,666 | 92.95% |
| Two or more races | 773 | 4.59% |
| Native American | 170 | 1.01% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.71% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Washburn County's average per capita income is $43,424. Household income levels show a median of $63,441. The poverty rate stands at 11.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,911 | $113,249 |
| Families | $83,333 | $104,953 |
| Households | $63,441 | $85,270 |
| Non Families | $35,367 | $49,181 |
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