Washburn County, Wisconsin
Total Population: 16,749
County Seat: Shell Lake
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
93.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
23.6%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.