Washburn, IA Demographics

A map of Washburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	642	794	89.9%	91.3%
Multiracial	50	26	7.0%	3.0%
Black	11	13	1.5%	1.5%
Hispanic	11	33	1.5%	3.8%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Washburn, Iowa has an estimated population of 714, a large decrease from the 870 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% White, 7.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Washburn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Washburn has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Washburn, that probability was 16.4% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washburn is ranked the 389th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Washburn was ranked the 322nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washburn's White Population

642 residents of Washburn, or 89.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washburn is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Washburn ranks 669th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's White population has declined by an estimated 19.1%. White residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 91.3% to 89.9%.

Washburn is more White than neighboring Evansdale (88.8% White), Elk Run Heights (88.6% White), and Waterloo (65.5% White). Washburn is less White than neighboring Gilbertville (95% White), and Raymond (95.3% White).

Washburn's Black Population

11 residents of Washburn, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washburn is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Washburn ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Black residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Washburn is more Black than neighboring Gilbertville (0.9% Black), Elk Run Heights (0.3% Black), and Raymond (0% Black). Washburn is less Black than neighboring Evansdale (5.6% Black), and Waterloo (16.4% Black).

Washburn's Asian Population

0 residents of Washburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washburn is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Washburn ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washburn is less Asian than neighboring Elk Run Heights (0.5% Asian), and Waterloo (3.2% Asian).

Washburn's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Washburn, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washburn is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Washburn ranks 314th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.5%.

Washburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Evansdale (0.9% Hispanic). Washburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Gilbertville (2.4% Hispanic), Elk Run Heights (5.1% Hispanic), Raymond (2.9% Hispanic), and Waterloo (8.4% Hispanic).

Washburn's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Washburn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washburn is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Washburn ranks 619th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Washburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterloo (1.7% Native American/Other).

Washburn's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Washburn, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washburn is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Washburn ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 92.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Washburn's population has increased from 3.0% to 7.0%.

Washburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Evansdale (4.8% Multiracial), Gilbertville (1.7% Multiracial), Elk Run Heights (5.5% Multiracial), Raymond (1.8% Multiracial), and Waterloo (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.