Washburn, WI Demographics

A map of Washburn's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,601	1,755	85.0%	85.6%
Multiracial	139	112	7.4%	5.5%
Native American/Other	65	108	3.5%	5.3%
Hispanic	55	60	2.9%	2.9%
Black	24	11	1.3%	0.5%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.2%

Washburn, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 1,884, a decrease from the 2,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.0% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 3.5% Native American/Other, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 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 has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 26.1% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Washburn is ranked the 278th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Washburn's White Population

1,601 residents of Washburn, or 85.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Washburn is higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Washburn ranks 632nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 85.6% to 85.0%.

Washburn is more White than neighboring Ashland (80.7% White), Bayfront (63% White), Bayfield (75.2% White), Diaperville (0% White), and Odanah (0% White).

Washburn's Black Population

24 residents of Washburn, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Washburn is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Washburn ranks 351st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Black population has grown by an estimated 118.2%. Black residents' share of Washburn's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Washburn is more Black than neighboring Ashland (0.7% Black), Bayfront (0% Black), Bayfield (0% Black), and Odanah (0% Black). Washburn is less Black than neighboring Diaperville (6.4% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Washburn ranks 521st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 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 Ashland (1.3% Asian).

Washburn's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Washburn, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Washburn is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Washburn ranks 424th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Washburn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Washburn is more Hispanic than neighboring Bayfield (2.5% Hispanic), Diaperville (0% Hispanic), and Odanah (0% Hispanic). Washburn is less Hispanic than neighboring Ashland (4.4% Hispanic), and Bayfront (8.9% Hispanic).

Washburn's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Washburn, or 3.5% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Washburn ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 39.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Washburn's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.5%.

Washburn is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ashland (7% Native American/Other), Bayfront (25.2% Native American/Other), Bayfield (13.1% Native American/Other), Diaperville (85.3% Native American/Other), and Odanah (100% Native American/Other).

Washburn's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Washburn, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Washburn is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Washburn ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Washburn's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Washburn's population has increased from 5.5% to 7.4%.

Washburn is more Multiracial than neighboring Ashland (6% Multiracial), Bayfront (3% Multiracial), and Odanah (0% Multiracial). Washburn is less Multiracial than neighboring Bayfield (9.2% Multiracial), and Diaperville (8.3% 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.