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Washburn County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Washburn County has 17,087 residents, up 2.8% since 2020 (+0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 505 households moved in and 485 moved out (+20 net), bringing in a net $6.4M of income. Median household income is $63,441, the median home $226,100 and median rent $795 a month.
In Wisconsin: 16th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 16th of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 61st of 72 counties for median household income · 35th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Washburn County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Barron County, WI | 69 | $4.6M |
| Sawyer County, WI | 51 | $2.7M |
| Burnett County, WI | 23 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Washburn County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Barron County, WI | 84 | $4.1M |
| Sawyer County, WI | 34 | $2.5M |
| Burnett County, WI | 28 | $1.8M |
| Douglas County, WI | 20 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.