Washburn
City in McLean County, North Dakota
Washburn is a city in McLean County, North Dakota, with 1,300 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,755 ft (535 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Underwood, 12.4 miles NW.
- 1,300residents (2020 Census)
- 1,755 ftelevation · 535 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.4 km²
- 772 / sq mipopulation density
- 58577ZIP code
About Washburn
Washburn is a city in southern McLean County, North Dakota, United States. Located along the upper Missouri River, it is the county seat of McLean County. The population was 1,300 at the 2020 census.
Washburn was founded in 1882 near the former site of Fort Mandan, winter quarters of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804–1805, near a Mandan village. The town was designated as the county seat in 1883. The city's name honors General Cadwallader C. Washburn.
Washburn is home to the North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, which focuses on the Expedition's winter near the Mandan village. It houses a full-scale replica of Fort Mandan, which workers of the expedition built as their base, and one of the expedition's canoes.
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Living in Washburn
- Median household income
- $73,413
- Median home value
- $238,200
- Median rent
- $818/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Washburn had 1,300 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Density | 772 per sq mi (298 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washburn at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | McLean County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,300 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.68 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.2940° N, 101.0278° W |
| ZIP code | 58577 |
| Official website | washburnnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3883700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washburn
- Underwood12.4 mi NW
- Wilton14.8 mi SE
- Stanton16.7 mi W
- Turtle Lake17.0 mi N
- Center17.7 mi SW
- Coleharbor19.4 mi NW
- Mercer20.1 mi NE
- Riverdale21.2 mi NW
- Harmon23.7 mi S
- Pick City25.1 mi NW
- Regan25.3 mi E
- Hazen28.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washburn
What county is Washburn in?
Washburn is in McLean County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Washburn, ND?
1,300 people lived in Washburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washburn, ND?
The ZIP code of Washburn is 58577.
What is the elevation of Washburn?
1,755 feet (535 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washburn?
Underwood (12.4 mi), Wilton (14.8 mi), Stanton (16.7 mi), Turtle Lake (17.0 mi), Center (17.7 mi).
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