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Washburn, ND

Founded 1882McLean CountyElev. 535 m
Population
1,434
Median home
$226,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Washburn

Washburn is home to roughly 1,434 residents. Washburn was founded in 1882 and sits in McLean County. The median age is 36.8 and the median household income is $75,729. Homes carry a median value of $226,200, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (97.4%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,434
Median age
36.8
Median household income
$75,729
Per-capita income
$42,049
Poverty rate
9.4%
High-school grad or higher
93.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
Unemployment
0.4%
Avg. commute
18.5 min
Work from home
5.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White97.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Black0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance22.1%
Service21.2%
Sales & office14.3%
Production, transportation & material moving11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$226,200
Median gross rent
$804/mo
Owner-occupied
69.1%
Median year built
1974
Households
625
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Washburn has 2 public schools1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading45%
Math55%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 712
WASHBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -16

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Washburn vs North Dakota and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Washburn.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · McLean County
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Washburn is in McLean County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Washburn was founded in 1882 and sits in McLean County. Elevation ~535 m.

Population trend
1K5951,43419102024
Map of Washburn
Washburn, ND
Where Washburn is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonWashburn
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Former McLean County CourthouseIngersoll School
Notable people from Washburn
Bruce PetersonGary EminethHomer N. Wallin
People searches in Washburn
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Nearby cities
Hazen (28 mi)Garrison (31 mi)Mandan (33 mi)Bismarck (35 mi)Beulah (35 mi)Lincoln (39 mi)

Common questions

Washburn — frequently asked

What is the population of Washburn, North Dakota?
Washburn has a population of about 1,434, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Washburn?
The median home value in Washburn is $226,200, and the median gross rent is $804/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Washburn face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates McLean County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Washburn?
Washburn has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Washburn?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Washburn. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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