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Washburn, ND


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Washburn, ND

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Age of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Women77
Senior Citizens42
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work96
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times61
Working at Home53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
People Living Alone42
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