Washburn, ND

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    1,507
    US Senator
    John Hoeven
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Kevin Cramer
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Julie Fedorchak
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.7
    0.272% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.7%
    13.6% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $73,413
    3.06% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $238,200
    5.31% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    793
    2.32% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Washburn, ND 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.

    99.2% of the residents in Washburn, ND are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Washburn, ND was $238,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.6%.

    Most people in Washburn, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Washburn, ND was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesNorth DakotaMcLean County, NDNorth Central North Dakota--Minot City PUMA, ND

    Population & Diversity

    Washburn, ND is home to a population of 1.51k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.73% of Washburn, ND residents were born outside of the country (26 people).

    In 2024, there were 42.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.42k people) in Washburn, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) and 27 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.2% of Washburn, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Washburn, ND was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Washburn, ND
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.42k ± 204
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic)
      33 ± 35
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      27 ± 21
    3.58%
    Hispanic Population
    54 people

    In 2024, there were 42.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.42k people) in Washburn, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) and 27 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.58% of the people in Washburn, ND are hispanic (54 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Washburn, ND as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,300 ± 1,407 people
    2. Philippines
      3,164 ± 1,378 people
    3. Canada
      2,986 ± 1,339 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,300 North Dakota residents, followed by Philippines with 3,164 and Canada with 2,986.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.73%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    26 people
    1.19%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    17 people

    As of 2024, 1.73% of Washburn, ND residents (26 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Washburn, ND was 1.19%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      16 ± 18
    2. Vietnam
      11 ± 16
    3. Korea
      5 ± 11

    Washburn, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Washburn, ND.

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    Health

    94.7% of the population of Washburn, ND has health coverage, with 59% on employee plans, 5.67% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 0.801% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in North Dakota see 1,294 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,294 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1425 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 420 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.34%
    Uninsured
    59%
    Employer Coverage
    5.67%
    Medicaid
    14%
    Medicare
    15.2%
    Non-Group
    0.801%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Washburn, ND grew by 18.9% from 4.49% to 5.34%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Washburn, ND employs 793 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Washburn, ND were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (106 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (99 people), and Educational Services (90 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($133,367), Utilities ($116,563), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($106,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    793
    2024 Value
    ± 131
    2.32%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washburn, ND grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 775 employees to 793 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Washburn, ND, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (126 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (72 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (68 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Washburn, ND.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    793
    2024 Value
    ± 131
    2.32%
    1 Year growth
    ± 22.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Washburn, ND grew at a rate of 2.32%, from 775 employees to 793 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Washburn, ND, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (106 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (99 people), and Educational Services (90 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Washburn, ND, though some of these residents may live in Washburn, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $80,139
    Median earning men ± $23,590
    $42,679
    Median earning women ± $11,180

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($132,883), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($119,063), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($107,826).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($86,250), Public Administration ($84,375), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,988).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.83%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Washburn, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Washburn, ND. Showing the available data for North Dakota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (67%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (30.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.69%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in North Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 67% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (30.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.69%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from North Dakota

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    John Hoeven
    Senator from North Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Kevin Cramer
    Senator from North Dakota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019

    John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

    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 North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Washburn, ND

    Julie Fedorchak
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Washburn, ND is currently represented by Julie Fedorchak (Republican Party).

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Washburn, ND was $238,200 in 2024, which is 0.716 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $226,200 to $238,200, a 5.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Washburn, ND is 73.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Washburn, ND have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Washburn, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $238,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,170
    $503
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$89

    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, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    73.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    67.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.6% of the housing units in Washburn, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $73,413
    Median Household Income
    ± $18,362
    683
    Number of Households
    ± 109

    In 2024, the median household income of the 683 households in Washburn, ND declined from $73,413 from the previous year's value of $75,729.

    The following chart displays the households in Washburn, ND 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 $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Washburn, ND is from North Dakota.
    0.43
    2024 Wage GINI in North Dakota
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in North Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.511% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.8%)
    2. Carpooled (10.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.19%)

    In 2024, 83.8% of workers in Washburn, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (5.19%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Washburn, ND have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.668% of the workforce in Washburn, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Washburn, ND (160 out of 1.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 12 - 14.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Washburn, ND is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    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.

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