Washburn, ND Demographics

A map of Washburn's Population by Race

Washburn, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,507, a large increase from the 1,300 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota 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 11.2% in 2020 and 11.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washburn is ranked the 36th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washburn's White Population

1,417 residents of Washburn, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washburn is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Washburn ranks 129th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's White population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. White residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.0%.

Washburn is more White than neighboring Underwood (86.6% White), Turtle Lake (86.4% White), and Wilton (89.3% White). Washburn is less White than neighboring Coleharbor (97% White), and Center (99.3% White).

Washburn's Black Population

2 residents of Washburn, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washburn is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Washburn ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Washburn is more Black than neighboring Turtle Lake (0% Black), Wilton (0% Black), Coleharbor (0% Black), and Center (0% Black). Washburn is less Black than neighboring Underwood (1% 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 comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Washburn ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Washburn is less Asian than neighboring Underwood (2% Asian), Turtle Lake (3% Asian), and Wilton (0.2% Asian).

Washburn's Hispanic Population

54 residents of Washburn, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washburn is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Washburn ranks 277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Washburn's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.6%.

Washburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Underwood (0.6% Hispanic), Coleharbor (0% Hispanic), and Center (0.5% Hispanic). Washburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Turtle Lake (4% Hispanic), and Wilton (7.1% Hispanic).

Washburn's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Washburn, or 0.1% 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 lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Washburn ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Washburn is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coleharbor (0% Native American/Other), and Center (0% Native American/Other). Washburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Underwood (0.9% Native American/Other), Turtle Lake (2.8% Native American/Other), and Wilton (1% Native American/Other).

Washburn's Multiracial Population

33 residents of Washburn, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washburn is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Washburn ranks 224th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.2%.

Washburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Center (0.2% Multiracial). Washburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Underwood (9% Multiracial), Turtle Lake (3.8% Multiracial), Wilton (2.5% Multiracial), and Coleharbor (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.