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Washburn County, Wisconsin

April 26, 2023

Not to be confused with Washburn, Wisconsin.

Washburn County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is named after Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn.[2] As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,623.[1] Its county seat is Shell Lake.[3] The county was created in 1883.[4]

Washburn County
County
Historical Museum in Shell Lake, Wisconsin
Location within the U.S. state of Wisconsin
Wisconsin's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°54′N 91°47′W / 45.9°N 91.79°W / 45.9; -91.79
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Founded1883
Named forCadwallader C. Washburn
SeatShell Lake
Largest citySpooner
Area
 • Total853 sq mi (2,210 km2)
 • Land797 sq mi (2,060 km2)
 • Water56 sq mi (150 km2)  6.6%%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total16,623
 • Density20.9/sq mi (8.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district7th
Websitewww.co.washburn.wi.us

Geography

 
Soils of Washburn County

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 853 square miles (2,210 km2), of which 797 square miles (2,060 km2) is land and 56 square miles (150 km2) (6.6%) is water.[5]

Major highways

 
The sign for Washburn County on WIS48

Railroads

Buses

Airport

Shell Lake Municipal Airport (KSSQ) serves the county and surrounding communities.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18902,926—
19005,52188.7%
19108,19648.5%
192011,37738.8%
193011,103−2.4%
194012,49612.5%
195011,665−6.7%
196010,301−11.7%
197010,6012.9%
198013,17424.3%
199013,7724.5%
200016,03616.4%
201015,911−0.8%
202016,6234.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010[10] 2020[1]

2020 census

As of the census of 2020,[1] the population was 16,623. The population density was 20.9 inhabitants per square mile (8.1/km2). There were 12,708 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.9% White, 1.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 4.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 1.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2000 census

 
2000 Census Age Pyramid for Washburn County

As of the 2000 census,[11] there were 16,036 people, 6,604 households, and 4,530 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile (8/km2). There were 10,814 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 97.27% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. 0.89% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 33.9% were of German, 11.4% Norwegian, 7.0% Irish, 6.2% Swedish, 6.1% English and 5.6% American ancestry.

There were 6,604 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

In 2017, there were 153 births, giving a general fertility rate of 70.0 births per 1000 women aged 15–44, the 17th highest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties.[12] Additionally, there were fewer than five reported induced abortions performed on women of Washburn County residence in 2017.[13]

Communities

Cities

Villages

Towns

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Ghost towns

Politics

United States presidential election results for Washburn County, Wisconsin[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 6,334 61.03% 3,867 37.26% 177 1.71%
2016 5,436 59.13% 3,282 35.70% 475 5.17%
2012 4,699 50.60% 4,447 47.88% 141 1.52%
2008 4,303 47.22% 4,693 51.50% 116 1.27%
2004 4,762 49.78% 4,705 49.18% 100 1.05%
2000 3,912 48.63% 3,695 45.93% 438 5.44%
1996 2,703 38.64% 3,231 46.18% 1,062 15.18%
1992 2,586 33.65% 3,080 40.07% 2,020 26.28%
1988 3,074 47.25% 3,393 52.15% 39 0.60%
1984 3,848 54.38% 3,188 45.05% 40 0.57%
1980 3,193 46.41% 3,172 46.10% 515 7.49%
1976 2,787 43.20% 3,503 54.30% 161 2.50%
1972 3,220 56.84% 2,336 41.24% 109 1.92%
1968 2,425 47.63% 2,273 44.65% 393 7.72%
1964 1,865 36.84% 3,181 62.84% 16 0.32%
1960 2,848 54.13% 2,398 45.58% 15 0.29%
1956 2,798 58.88% 1,935 40.72% 19 0.40%
1952 3,184 60.80% 2,039 38.93% 14 0.27%
1948 2,059 41.81% 2,708 54.98% 158 3.21%
1944 2,441 53.85% 2,059 45.42% 33 0.73%
1940 2,805 48.68% 2,901 50.35% 56 0.97%
1936 1,650 31.64% 3,220 61.74% 345 6.62%
1932 1,501 34.68% 2,619 60.51% 208 4.81%
1928 2,898 70.03% 1,192 28.81% 48 1.16%
1924 1,422 38.91% 158 4.32% 2,075 56.77%
1920 2,023 78.26% 352 13.62% 210 8.12%
1916 938 55.37% 644 38.02% 112 6.61%
1912 409 27.52% 398 26.78% 679 45.69%
1908 1,114 69.02% 396 24.54% 104 6.44%
1904 989 77.33% 207 16.18% 83 6.49%
1900 808 73.99% 253 23.17% 31 2.84%
1896 771 73.29% 250 23.76% 31 2.95%
1892 488 57.82% 305 36.14% 51 6.04%

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census: Washburn County, Wisconsin". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  2. ^ "Here's How Iron Got Its Name". The Rhinelander Daily News. June 16, 1932. p. 2. Retrieved August 24, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ . Wisconsin Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2007. Archived from the original on April 14, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2015.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  7. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  8. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  9. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
  10. ^ . United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  12. ^ . Archived from the original on June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  13. ^ Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin, Office of Health Informatics, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Section: Trend Information, 2013-2017, Table 18, pages 17-18
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved February 8, 2021.

External links

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Washburn County, Wisconsin.
  • Washburn County website
  • Washburn County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  • Washburn County tourism website

Coordinates: 45°54′N 91°47′W / 45.90°N 91.79°W / 45.90; -91.79

April 26, 2023
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Not to be confused with Washburn Wisconsin Washburn County is a county in the U S state of Wisconsin It is named after Governor Cadwallader C Washburn 2 As of the 2020 census the population was 16 623 1 Its county seat is Shell Lake 3 The county was created in 1883 4 Washburn CountyCountyHistorical Museum in Shell Lake WisconsinLocation within the U S state of WisconsinWisconsin s location within the U S Coordinates 45 54 N 91 47 W 45 9 N 91 79 W 45 9 91 79Country United StatesState WisconsinFounded1883Named forCadwallader C WashburnSeatShell LakeLargest citySpoonerArea Total853 sq mi 2 210 km2 Land797 sq mi 2 060 km2 Water56 sq mi 150 km2 6 6 Population 2020 1 Total16 623 Density20 9 sq mi 8 1 km2 Time zoneUTC 6 Central Summer DST UTC 5 CDT Congressional district7thWebsitewww wbr co wbr washburn wbr wi wbr us Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Major highways 1 2 Railroads 1 3 Buses 1 4 Airport 1 5 Adjacent counties 1 6 National protected area 2 Demographics 2 1 2020 census 2 2 2000 census 3 Communities 3 1 Cities 3 2 Villages 3 3 Towns 3 4 Census designated places 3 5 Other unincorporated communities 3 6 Ghost towns 4 Politics 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksGeography Edit Soils of Washburn County According to the U S Census Bureau the county has a total area of 853 square miles 2 210 km2 of which 797 square miles 2 060 km2 is land and 56 square miles 150 km2 6 6 is water 5 Major highways Edit The sign for Washburn County on WIS48 U S Highway 53 U S Highway 63 Highway 48 Wisconsin Highway 70 Wisconsin Highway 77 Wisconsin Highway 253 Wisconsin Railroads Edit Canadian National Wisconsin Great Northern RailroadBuses Edit List of intercity bus stops in WisconsinAirport Edit Shell Lake Municipal Airport KSSQ serves the county and surrounding communities Adjacent counties Edit Douglas County north Bayfield County northeast Sawyer County east Rusk County southeast Barron County south Burnett County westNational protected area Edit Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway part Demographics EditHistorical population CensusPop Note 18902 926 19005 52188 7 19108 19648 5 192011 37738 8 193011 103 2 4 194012 49612 5 195011 665 6 7 196010 301 11 7 197010 6012 9 198013 17424 3 199013 7724 5 200016 03616 4 201015 911 0 8 202016 6234 5 U S Decennial Census 6 1790 1960 7 1900 1990 8 1990 2000 9 2010 10 2020 1 2020 census Edit As of the census of 2020 1 the population was 16 623 The population density was 20 9 inhabitants per square mile 8 1 km2 There were 12 708 housing units at an average density of 15 9 per square mile 6 1 km2 The racial makeup of the county was 92 9 White 1 2 Native American 0 4 Asian 0 2 Black or African American 0 1 Pacific Islander 0 5 from other races and 4 8 from two or more races Ethnically the population was 1 8 Hispanic or Latino of any race 2000 census Edit 2000 Census Age Pyramid for Washburn County As of the 2000 census 11 there were 16 036 people 6 604 households and 4 530 families residing in the county The population density was 20 people per square mile 8 km2 There were 10 814 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile 5 km2 The racial makeup of the county was 97 27 White 0 17 Black or African American 1 01 Native American 0 19 Asian 0 02 Pacific Islander 0 12 from other races and 1 22 from two or more races 0 89 of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race 33 9 were of German 11 4 Norwegian 7 0 Irish 6 2 Swedish 6 1 English and 5 6 American ancestry There were 6 604 households out of which 27 5 had children under the age of 18 living with them 57 6 were married couples living together 7 0 had a female householder with no husband present and 31 4 were non families 26 7 of all households were made up of individuals and 12 6 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older The average household size was 2 39 and the average family size was 2 88 In the county the population was spread out with 23 8 under the age of 18 5 8 from 18 to 24 24 7 from 25 to 44 27 1 from 45 to 64 and 18 5 who were 65 years of age or older The median age was 42 years For every 100 females there were 101 3 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 98 3 males In 2017 there were 153 births giving a general fertility rate of 70 0 births per 1000 women aged 15 44 the 17th highest rate out of all 72 Wisconsin counties 12 Additionally there were fewer than five reported induced abortions performed on women of Washburn County residence in 2017 13 Communities EditCities Edit Shell Lake county seat SpoonerVillages Edit Birchwood MinongTowns Edit Barronett Bashaw Bass Lake Beaver Brook Birchwood Brooklyn Casey Chicog Crystal Evergreen Frog Creek Gull Lake Long Lake Madge Minong Sarona Spooner Springbrook Stinnett Stone Lake Trego Census designated places Edit Springbrook Stone Lake part TregoOther unincorporated communities Edit Beaver Brook Chicago Junction Chittamo Earl Lampson Madge Nobleton Sarona Springbrook Stanberry Ghost towns Edit HarmonPolitics EditUnited States presidential election results for Washburn County Wisconsin 14 Year Republican Democratic Third partyNo No No 2020 6 334 61 03 3 867 37 26 177 1 71 2016 5 436 59 13 3 282 35 70 475 5 17 2012 4 699 50 60 4 447 47 88 141 1 52 2008 4 303 47 22 4 693 51 50 116 1 27 2004 4 762 49 78 4 705 49 18 100 1 05 2000 3 912 48 63 3 695 45 93 438 5 44 1996 2 703 38 64 3 231 46 18 1 062 15 18 1992 2 586 33 65 3 080 40 07 2 020 26 28 1988 3 074 47 25 3 393 52 15 39 0 60 1984 3 848 54 38 3 188 45 05 40 0 57 1980 3 193 46 41 3 172 46 10 515 7 49 1976 2 787 43 20 3 503 54 30 161 2 50 1972 3 220 56 84 2 336 41 24 109 1 92 1968 2 425 47 63 2 273 44 65 393 7 72 1964 1 865 36 84 3 181 62 84 16 0 32 1960 2 848 54 13 2 398 45 58 15 0 29 1956 2 798 58 88 1 935 40 72 19 0 40 1952 3 184 60 80 2 039 38 93 14 0 27 1948 2 059 41 81 2 708 54 98 158 3 21 1944 2 441 53 85 2 059 45 42 33 0 73 1940 2 805 48 68 2 901 50 35 56 0 97 1936 1 650 31 64 3 220 61 74 345 6 62 1932 1 501 34 68 2 619 60 51 208 4 81 1928 2 898 70 03 1 192 28 81 48 1 16 1924 1 422 38 91 158 4 32 2 075 56 77 1920 2 023 78 26 352 13 62 210 8 12 1916 938 55 37 644 38 02 112 6 61 1912 409 27 52 398 26 78 679 45 69 1908 1 114 69 02 396 24 54 104 6 44 1904 989 77 33 207 16 18 83 6 49 1900 808 73 99 253 23 17 31 2 84 1896 771 73 29 250 23 76 31 2 95 1892 488 57 82 305 36 14 51 6 04 See also EditNational Register of Historic Places listings in Washburn County WisconsinReferences Edit a b c d 2020 Decennial Census Washburn County Wisconsin data census gov U S Census Bureau Retrieved July 11 2022 Here s How Iron Got Its Name The Rhinelander Daily News June 16 1932 p 2 Retrieved August 24 2014 via Newspapers com Find a County National Association of Counties Retrieved June 7 2011 Wisconsin Individual County Chronologies Wisconsin Atlas of Historical County Boundaries The Newberry Library 2007 Archived from the original on April 14 2017 Retrieved August 15 2015 2010 Census Gazetteer Files United States Census Bureau August 22 2012 Retrieved August 9 2015 U S Decennial Census United States Census Bureau Retrieved August 9 2015 Historical Census Browser University of Virginia Library Retrieved August 9 2015 Forstall Richard L ed March 27 1995 Population of Counties by Decennial Census 1900 to 1990 United States Census Bureau Retrieved August 9 2015 Census 2000 PHC T 4 Ranking Tables for Counties 1990 and 2000 PDF United States Census Bureau April 2 2001 Archived PDF from the original on October 9 2022 Retrieved August 9 2015 State amp County QuickFacts United States Census Bureau Archived from the original on September 5 2015 Retrieved January 24 2014 U S Census website United States Census Bureau Retrieved May 14 2011 Annual Wisconsin Birth and Infant Mortality Report 2017 P 01161 19 June 2019 Detailed Tables Archived from the original on June 19 2019 Retrieved June 20 2019 Reported Induced Abortions in Wisconsin Office of Health Informatics Division of Public Health Wisconsin Department of Health Services Section Trend Information 2013 2017 Table 18 pages 17 18 Leip David Dave Leip s Atlas of U S Presidential Elections uselectionatlas org Retrieved February 8 2021 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Washburn County Wisconsin Washburn County website Washburn County map from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Washburn County tourism website Coordinates 45 54 N 91 47 W 45 90 N 91 79 W 45 90 91 79 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Washburn County Wisconsin amp oldid 1149104536, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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