Washburn town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Washburn town has a 2024 population of 1,520. Washburn town is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,524 in 2020.
The average household income in Washburn town is $55,294 with a poverty rate of 12.56%. The median age in Washburn town is 53 years: 50.6 years for males, and 54.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Washburn town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,309 | 96.68% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 1.99% |
| Other race | 14 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 610 | 2.22 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 349 | 2.82 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Non Family | 205 | 1.1 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Female | 34 | 2.71 | 91.2 | 8.8 |
| Male | 22 | 2.32 | 36.4 | 63.6 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 12.17% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 10.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 15.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 386 | 36.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 5.09% |
| Some College | 167 | 15.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,045 | 862 | 201 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 4 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,583 | $66,538 | $39,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $28,750 | $26,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,271 | $42,813 | $37,708 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,169 | $47,031 | $38,705 |
| Some College | $44,141 | $46,375 | $41,250 |
$42,169
Average Earnings
$47,031
Average Male
$38,705
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.12% of Washburn town residents speak only English, while 3.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,309 | 170 | 12.99% |
12.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.43%
Male Poverty Rate
12.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Washburn town is White, with 12.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Washburn town is White, with 12.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.61% |
| High School | 17.1% |
| Some College | 7.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.77% |
| Male Employed | 1.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $69,757 |
| Households | $46,100 | $55,294 |
| Married Families | $69,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,125 | $25,200 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.7%
Male Marriage Rate
62.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
98
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 8.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.22%
Born in Washburn town
96.23%
Native Born
3.77%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.77%
Naturalized
96.23% of Washburn town residents were born in the United States, with 76.22% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,515 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 1,516 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 1,517 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 1,518 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 1,519 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 1,520 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 1,521 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 1,522 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,522 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 1,524 | -20 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 1,544 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 1,551 | -15 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 1,566 | -18 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 1,584 | -17 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 1,601 | -20 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 1,621 | -17 | -1.04% |
| 2013 | 1,638 | -20 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 1,658 | -15 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 1,673 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,684 | 0 | 0% |