Washburn County, Wisconsin
Washburn County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Washburn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,911 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 15,712 inhabitants. Its county seat is Shell Lake. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.
County Snapshot
Washburn County at a glance
Washburn County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
Shell LakePopulation 1,318
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Washburn County
| Population | 15,712 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Different from | Washburn |
| Area | 853 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.8992,-91.7912 |
| Named for | Cadwallader C. Washburn |
| Altitude | 1,043 feet / 318 meters |
| Capital | Shell Lake |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:00:35 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.27% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 44℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Washburn County is located at 45°53'57"N 91°47'28"W (45.8991800, -91.7912300). It has 6 neighbors: Barron County, Bayfield County, Burnett County, Douglas County, Rusk County and Sawyer County.
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The largest city of Washburn County is Shell Lake with a population of 1,318. Other cities include, Minong population 926, Trego population 913, Beaver Brook population 720 and Spooner population 703. See all Washburn County cities & populated places.
Washburn County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washburn County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake | 1,318 | City in and county seat of Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Minong | 926 | Village in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Trego | 913 | Town in Wisconsin, United States |
| Beaver Brook | 720 | Civil town in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Spooner | 703 | Fourth-class city in Washburn County, Wisconsin |
| Madge | 510 | Town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Springbrook | 449 | City in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Sarona | 387 | Town in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Washburn County
Official Website- Shell Lake
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Washburn County decreased by 1.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,911 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,842 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,847 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,661 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,658 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,522 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,621 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,739 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,837 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,720 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,712 | -0.05% | estimation process |
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