Washburn, ME Demographics

A map of Washburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	792	895	89.2%	95.5%
Native American/Other	41	1	4.6%	0.1%
Hispanic	23	13	2.6%	1.4%
Multiracial	18	20	2.0%	2.1%
Asian	9	3	1.0%	0.3%
Black	5	5	0.6%	0.5%

Washburn, Maine has an estimated population of 888, a decrease from the 937 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 4.6% Native American/Other, 2.6% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.6% Black. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Maine 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 8.7% in 2020 and 20.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washburn is ranked the 111th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washburn's White Population

792 residents of Washburn, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washburn is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Washburn ranks 10th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's White population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. White residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 95.5% to 89.2%.

Washburn is less White than neighboring Mapleton (93.8% White), Caribou (91.5% White), Presque Isle (90.1% White), Ashland (95.4% White), and Fort Fairfield (92.8% White).

Washburn's Black Population

5 residents of Washburn, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washburn is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Washburn ranks 85th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Washburn is more Black than neighboring Mapleton (0% Black), Caribou (0.1% Black), Ashland (0% Black), and Fort Fairfield (0% Black). Washburn is less Black than neighboring Presque Isle (1.7% Black).

Washburn's Asian Population

9 residents of Washburn, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Washburn is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Washburn ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Washburn's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Washburn is more Asian than neighboring Caribou (0.4% Asian), Presque Isle (0.8% Asian), Ashland (0% Asian), and Fort Fairfield (0.5% Asian). Washburn is less Asian than neighboring Mapleton (1.4% Asian).

Washburn's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Washburn, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washburn is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Washburn ranks 98th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 76.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Washburn's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.6%.

Washburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Mapleton (0% Hispanic), Caribou (0.9% Hispanic), Presque Isle (1.4% Hispanic), and Ashland (1.1% Hispanic). Washburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Fairfield (4.3% Hispanic).

Washburn's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Washburn, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Washburn is slightly higher than in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Washburn ranks 148th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4000.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washburn's population has increased from 0.1% to 4.6%.

Washburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mapleton (0% Native American/Other), Caribou (1.4% Native American/Other), Presque Isle (2.5% Native American/Other), Ashland (0% Native American/Other), and Fort Fairfield (0% Native American/Other).

Washburn's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Washburn, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washburn is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Washburn ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Washburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Mapleton (4.8% Multiracial), Caribou (5.7% Multiracial), Presque Isle (3.4% Multiracial), Ashland (3.4% Multiracial), and Fort Fairfield (2.3% 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.