Washburn County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,854 | — | #2,047 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,441 | -15.6% | #1,757 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.7 years | +35.5% | #116 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $226,100 | -19.8% | #1,122 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | -31.6% | #2,143 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -8.3% | #1,146 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Washburn County has a population of 16,854, making it the #2,047 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.7 years, which is 35.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Washburn County is $63,441, ranking #1,757 out of 3,222 counties — 15.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Washburn County is $226,100 (-19.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $795/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.
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94.7% of residents in Washburn County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Washburn County, Wisconsin
Washburn County, Wisconsin has a total population of 16,854, making it the 2,047th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Washburn County is 52.7 years, which is 35.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Washburn County is $63,441, which ranks #1,757 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Washburn County is $226,100, 19.8% below the national median. Renters in Washburn County pay a median gross rent of $795 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Washburn County, 25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Washburn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Washburn County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.