Washburn, ND

Washburn, North Dakota

Washburn, North Dakota is 35 miles N of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 404 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in McLean county. The population of the city is 1,389.

The People and Families of Washburn

In Washburn, about 71% of adults are married. Washburn, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Washburn had a median family income of $54,250. Washburn is one of the richer cities in North Dakota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Washburn political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $200. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Washburn Housing

Of the housing in Washburn, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Washburn.

Commuting

In Washburn, 93% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Washburn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 7%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 16%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Washburn, ND

Comparing Washburn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Washburn Almanac

Washburn Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Washburn Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Washburn, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Washburn Public Libraries

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Washburn High Schools (2004)

WASHBURN HIGH SCHOOL
713 7TH ST
701-462-3221
Serves 180 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Washburn Colleges

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