Washburn County, WI

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2021 Population

16,561

5.31% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

51.7

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.8%

5.31% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,550

5.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,600

4.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,206

4.65% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Washburn County, WI had a population of 16.6k people with a median age of 51.7 and a median household income of $54,550. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Washburn County, WI grew from 15,726 to 16,561, a 5.31% increase and its median household income grew from $51,711 to $54,550, a 5.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Washburn County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.93%), White (Hispanic) (0.761%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.537%).

None of the households in Washburn County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Washburn County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Washburn County, WI are Northwood Technical College (1,605 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Washburn County, WI was $170,600, and the homeownership rate was 80.8%.

Most people in Washburn County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Washburn County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Washburn County, WI borders Barron County, WI, Bayfield County, WI, Burnett County, WI, Douglas County, WI, Rusk County, WI, and Sawyer County, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Washburn County, WI is home to a population of 16.6k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.12% of Washburn County, WI residents were born outside of the country (185 people).

In 2021, there were 39.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.5k people) in Washburn County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 154 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.4%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Washburn County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Washburn County, WI was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Washburn County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washburn County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.5k ± 53
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
395 ± 79.6
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
154 ± 32

1.94%

Hispanic Population

322 people

1.94% of the people in Washburn County, WI are hispanic (322 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Washburn County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

1.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

185 people

1.16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

182 people

As of 2021, 1.12% of Washburn County, WI residents (185 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washburn County, WI was 1.16%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Washburn County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
599 ± 85
Gulf War (2001-)
194 ± 48
Gulf War (1990s)
138 ± 30

Washburn County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.09 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Washburn County, WI employs 7.21k people. The largest industries in Washburn County, WI are Manufacturing (1,281 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,069 people), and Retail Trade (886 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,188), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,038), and Finance & Insurance ($62,083).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.21k

2021 Value

± 300

4.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washburn County, WI grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 6.89k employees to 7.21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washburn County, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (772 people), Production Occupations (746 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (667 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washburn County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.21k

2021 Value

± 300

4.65%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Washburn County, WI grew at a rate of 4.65%, from 6.89k employees to 7.21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washburn County, WI, are Manufacturing (1,281 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,069 people), and Retail Trade (886 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washburn County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Washburn County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,106

Median earning men ± $1,828

$27,996

Median earning women ± $2,009

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,500), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,667), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,643), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

132
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
127
Manufacturing
123
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$130k
Manufacturing
$41.9k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$19.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Washburn County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.19%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.19%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Washburn County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Washburn County, WI awarded 1,605 degrees. The student population of Washburn County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 985 male students and 1,671 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Washburn County, WI are White (1,465 and 91.3%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (64 and 3.99%), Hispanic or Latino (24 and 1.5%), and Unknown (16 and 0.997%).

The largest universities in Washburn County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Northwood Technical College (1,605 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Washburn County, WI are Welding Technology (303 and 18.9%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (101 and 6.29%), and Gerontology (85 and 5.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,656 students enrolled in Washburn County, WI, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,305 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Medical Assistant
39 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
37 degrees awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Washburn County, WI was Medical Assistant with 39 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Washburn County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwood Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,605 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwood Technical College with 1,605 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 729 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Washburn County, WI, which is 0.832 times less than the 876 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,465 degrees mean that there were 22.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 64 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($330) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,974) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Washburn County, WI was $170,600 in 2021, which is 0.697 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $163,300 to $170,600, a 4.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Washburn County, WI is 80.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Washburn County, WI have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washburn County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Washburn County, WI is $54,550. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Washburn County, WI was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $64,674, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $58,108 and $55,926.

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washburn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.38%.

Housing

Property

$170,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,954

$5,727

Median Property Taxes

±$258

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Washburn County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Washburn County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.8% of the housing units in Washburn County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Washburn County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9502
Census Tract 9506
Census Tract 9503

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Washburn County, WI was Census Tract 9502 with a value of $64,674, followed by Census Tract 9506 and Census Tract 9503, with respective values of $58,108 and $55,926.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Washburn County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,550

Median Household Income

± $2,253

7.08k

Number of Households

± 303

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.08k households in Washburn County, WI grew to $54,550 from the previous year's value of $51,711.

The following chart displays the households in Washburn County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Washburn County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (10%)
Carpooled (8.88%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Washburn County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (8.88%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Washburn County, WI have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% of the workforce in Washburn County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Washburn County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Washburn County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Washburn County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Washburn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.38%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washburn County, WI (2.09k out of 16.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washburn County, WI is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Washburn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 203 in Washburn County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 129 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.6% of the population of Washburn County, WI has health coverage, with 36.4% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 16.3% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Washburn County, WI see 1048 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1059 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2245 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1122 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,048 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Washburn County, WI

Primary care physicians in Washburn County, WI see an average of 1,048 patients per year. This represents a 1.04% decrease from the previous year (1,059 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Washburn County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 13% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.41%

Uninsured

36.4%

Employer Coverage

19.5%

Medicaid

19.3%

Medicare

16.3%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washburn County, WI grew by 7.02% from 5.99% to 6.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Washburn County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Washburn County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washburn County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.3% in Washburn County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Washburn County, WI.

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