Washburn, Bayfield County, Wisconsin facts for kids
- There is another Town of Washburn in Clark County.
Quick facts for kids
Washburn, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85.3 sq mi (220.8 km2) |
| • Land | 85.1 sq mi (220.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 554 |
| • Density | 6.498/sq mi (2.5091/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-83550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584350 |
Washburn is a small town located in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 554 people lived there. This was a small increase from 530 people in 2010. The larger City of Washburn is right next to the town, just to its east.
You can get to Washburn using Wisconsin Highway 13 and County Highway C. These are the main roads in the area.
About Washburn's Land
Washburn is a town with a total area of about 220.8 square kilometers (85.3 square miles). Most of this area, about 220.3 square kilometers (85.1 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
People of Washburn
In 2000, there were 541 people living in Washburn. These people lived in 189 households, and 160 of these were families. The town had about 6.4 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Washburn were White (about 92.79%). There were also people who identified as Native American (about 4.62%) and Asian (about 0.37%). About 2.22% of the people were from two or more races.
Many households (about 41.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (about 75.1%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.86 people.
The age of people in Washburn varied. About 29.6% were under 18 years old. About 31.2% were between 45 and 64 years old. The average age in the town was 42 years.
The average income for a household in Washburn was $46,500. For families, the average income was $51,382. A small number of people, about 4.6%, lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Washburn (condado de Bayfield, Wisconsin) para niños
