Washburn County, Wisconsin

Total Population: 16,749

County Seat: Shell Lake

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Median Home Value

$207,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,270

Across all households

Median Age

52.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.8%
Two or More Races3.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

18.4%

65 Years and Over

27.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

5.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,270

Mean Household Income

$79,948

Per Capita Income

$36,411

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$207,900

Median Rent

$815/mo

Total Housing Units

12,823

Owner-Occupied

80.9%

Renter-Occupied

19.1%

Vacancy Rate

41.3%

Married Couple Households

53.1%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.8%

Average Household Size

2.19

Broadband Internet Access

84.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 55129.