Washburn is located in Aroostook county Maine with a geographic area of 4.5 square miles. The total population in Washburn is 1,030 with 47.4% male and 52.6% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.0% of the population, under age 18 equal 16.6% of the population and over age 65 is 28.3% of the population. The median household income is $31,500, per capita income is $18,302. There are a total of 446 housing units with 67.5% owner occupied. Education includes 35.9% of residents that are high school graduates and 13.0% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Washburn in the summer is 68 degrees, and in the winter 25 degrees.
