Washburn, Clark County, Wisconsin facts for kids
- There is also the City of Washburn and the Town of Wasburn in Bayfield County.
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Washburn, Wisconsin
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Location of Washburn, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km2) |
| • Land | 36.3 sq mi (93.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 304 |
| • Density | 8.4/sq mi (3.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-83575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584351 |
Washburn is a town located in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. In the year 2000, about 304 people lived here. A small, unincorporated community called Shortville is also part of the town of Washburn.
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Exploring Washburn's Geography
Washburn covers a total area of about 36.3 square miles (which is 94.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, measuring about 36.3 square miles (93.9 square kilometers). Only a very small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Washburn's Population
Population Count in 2000
According to the census taken in 2000, there were 304 people living in Washburn. This means there were about 8.4 people for every square mile (or 3.2 people per square kilometer). There were also 189 homes or housing units.
Who Lives in Washburn?
Most of the people in Washburn were identified as White (99.67%). A small number (0.33%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.96% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 116 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
- About 34.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (62.9%) were married couples living together.
- About 6.0% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- About 24.1% were non-families, meaning people living together who are not related.
- About 21.6% of all households were individuals living alone.
- About 7.8% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
On average, each household had about 2.62 people, and each family had about 3.03 people.
Age Groups in Washburn
The population of Washburn was spread out across different age groups:
- 29.6% were under 18 years old.
- 4.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 20.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 17.8% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Washburn was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 112.6 males.
Income and Financial Well-being
In 2000, the average income for a household in Washburn was $36,250 per year. For families, the average income was $39,107. Males generally earned more, with an average income of $30,208, compared to $18,750 for females. The average income per person in the town was $13,479. Some families (about 11.8%) and individuals (about 18.8%) had lower incomes. This included about 33.0% of those under 18 and 8.5% of those 65 or older.
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