Washburn, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 278, Washburn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Washburn is a small community located in Texas, within Armstrong County. The total population is 278. It ranks as the 1473rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washburn is 41.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Washburn has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 14.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $139,300. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $283,800. 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Washburn is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.2% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (15.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Washburn, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.