Washburn County, WI

County

Cities in Washburn County

Neighborhoods in Washburn County

Chicago Junction / Beaver Brook

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Washburn

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.5%

Households with Children

19.9%

School Enrollment K-12

1,478

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.0%
Working Age (35-54): 21.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 18.6%
Seniors (65+): 28.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.0%
High School / GED: 36.1%
Some College or Associate's: 32.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.2%
Single Parents: 6.7%
Couples & Adults: 43.3%
Living Alone: 36.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.1%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 44.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 55.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 61.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 36.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.3%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 1.8%
Not Enrolled: 82.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources