Washburn County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Washburn County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55129
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 129
Geography
- Land Area
- 797.11 sq mi
- Water Area
- 56.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 853.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.892489
- Longitude
- -91.796422
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,754
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,729
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,436 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 316 | 1.9% |
| White | 15,798 | 94.3% |
| Black | 42 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 161 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,534 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 1.4% |
| White | 13,057 | 95.1% |
| Black | 82 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 304 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,854
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $63,680
- Poverty Rate
- 11.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,927
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,666 | 93.0% |
| Black | 45 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,804
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,363 | 18.5% |
| Republican | 5,782 | 45.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,659 | 36.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,088 | 47.5% |
| Female | 6,655 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,713 | 83.7% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 1.2% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,100
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,813 | 63.6% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 53.4% |
| Black | 8 | 88.9% |
| Asian | 33 | 50.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,984 | 65.4% |
| Female | 4,077 | 61.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,123 (32.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,267 (25.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,853
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $223,157
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $815
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 12.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.