Washburn, Wisconsin

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Template:Distinguish Template:Use American English Template:Use mdy dates Template:Infobox settlement Washburn is a city and the county seat of Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,051 at the 2020 census.<ref name="2020-census-5583525" /> The city is just east of and adjacent to the Town of Washburn. It is in northern Wisconsin, on the shore of Lake Superior's Chequamegon Bay.

Wisconsin Highway 13 and County Highway C are the main routes in the community.

History

In 1659, the French explorers Radisson and Groseilliers touched here on their trip along the south shore of Lake Superior. In 1665 the Jesuit Claude-Jean Allouez established on the shore of the bay, a short distance south of the present city, the first French mission in Wisconsin. He named it "Template:Lang," and in 1669 it was placed in charge of Father Jacques Marquette. The place was visited by Daniel Greysolon (Du Luth) in 1681–1682, and here in 1693 Pierre-Charles Le Sueur built a stockaded post. In 1718 a fort was erected and a French garrison placed in it. About 1820–1821 a trading post of the American Fur Company was established in the area.<ref name="EB1911">{{#if: | 

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The city itself was founded in 1883, named for Cadwallader C. Washburn, Republican governor of Wisconsin from 1872 until 1874.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It was chartered in 1904.<ref name="EB1911"/>

Geography

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Demographics

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2020 census

As of the census of 2020,<ref name="2020-census-5583525">Template:Cite web</ref> the population was 2,051. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,059 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White, 5.2% Native American, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 6.8% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 2.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

2010 census

As of the census<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2010, there were 2,117 people, 934 households, and 531 families living in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 1,070 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 88.4% White, 0.8% African American, 5.9% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 4.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 934 households, of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census<ref name="GR2">Template:Cite web</ref> of 2000, there were 2,280 people, 938 households, and 589 families living in the city. The population density was 581.5 people per square mile (224.6/km2). There were 1,004 housing units at an average density of 256.1 per square mile (98.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.06% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 5.61% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population. 26.8% were of German, 14.2% Norwegian, 7.1% French, 7.1% Polish, 6.7% Irish, 5.6% English and 5.5% Swedish ancestry according to Census 2000.

There were 938 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,257, and the median income for a family was $40,781. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $23,235 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,331. About 7.5% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Initially, the city's economy was based on lumbering, with sawmills lining the busy waterfront. It was also a popular summer resort, being especially well known for its boating and fishing.<ref name="EB1911"/> In 1905, the DuPont company opened an explosives plant just outside town, providing an important source of employment as timber resources were growing scarce. The closing of the DuPont plant in 1971 was a severe blow to the local economy.

Currently, the city's economy focuses on the tourist industry and its position as county seat.

Transportation

Bus service is provided by Bay Area Rural Transit.

Government

Washburn uses a mayor–council form of government. As of March 2020, the current mayor of Washburn is Mary Motiff.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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Presidential elections results <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2024 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|25.6% 337 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|72.3% 950 2.0% 27
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2020 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|24.9% 320 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|73.6% 944 1.5% 19
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2016 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|27.0% 329 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|65.2% 792 7.7% 94
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2012 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|24.5% 290 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|74.1% 878 1.4% 17
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2008 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|26.0% 311 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|72.6% 868 1.4% 17
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2004 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|30.5% 383 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|67.9% 854 1.6% 20
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|2000 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|31.4% 327 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|59.6% 620 8.9% 93

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Local media

Washburn receives three radio stations from Ashland; WATW, WBSZ and WJJH. Television stations come from the Duluth–Superior market; KDLH, KBJR, WDSE and WDIO.

Notable people

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