Demographics & People — Washburn, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,026 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 43.4 |
| Total Households | 444 |
| Family Households | 240 |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0385 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,001 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 486 |
| German | 261 |
| Irish | 139 |
| English | 91 |
| European | 75 |
| Other groups | 73 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| American | 44 |
| Italian | 39 |
| British | 33 |
Language
| English Only | 915 |
| Spanish | 29 |
| Population 5+ | 947 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 35 |
| Population 18+ | 853 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 37.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Washburn, Illinois.