Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Washburn, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

498

Median Agei

26.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.8%308

Hispanic/Latino

21.1%105

Two or More

16.3%81

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.3%28

High School Diploma

37.9%103

Some College (<1 yr)

8.8%24

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%43

Associate's Degree

5.9%16

Bachelor's Degree

7%19

Master's Degree

1.1%3

HS or Higher

86.8%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Graduate+

1.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,100

Median Renti

$856

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.7%338

Renter-Occupied

16.3%66

Total Units

436

Homeownership

83.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$76,667

Mean Household Incomei

$86,809

Per Capita Incomei

$37,650

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

5.8%

Labor Forcei

482

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%13

$10K–$15K

3.2%13

$15K–$20K

3.2%13

$20K–$25K

4.7%19

$25K–$30K

4.2%17

$30K–$35K

2.2%9

$35K–$40K

3.5%14

$40K–$45K

10.4%42

$45K–$50K

3.2%13

$50K–$60K

7.2%29

$60K–$75K

4.5%18

$75K–$100K

18.6%75

$100K–$125K

11.9%48

$125K–$150K

2.7%11

$150K–$200K

8.7%35

$200K+

8.7%35

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$358/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes64% occupied$358/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $76,667/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

86%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

Low income$38K–$61K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

14% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

14% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

43(5.8% of civilian adults)