How long is the commute from Washburn, WI?
Workers who live in Washburn, WI take an average of 14.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
8.4% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.4 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Washburn get to work
| Means of transportation | Washburn | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.1% (±6.5 points) | 71.0% | 74.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±4.2 points) | 9.8% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.4% (±3.5 points) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
In Washburn, the average commute is lower than in Bayfield County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin (22.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Washburn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bayfield County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Bayfield County, Washburn ranks 25 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1817 of 1,842.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Washburn
| Vehicles available | Washburn | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±6.0 points) | 4.2% | 6.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±7.5 points) | 26.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±6.2 points) | 40.2% | 39.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±4.6 points) | 29.0% | 21.1% | 21.9% |
In Washburn, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bayfield County (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Washburn
| Washburn | Bayfield County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±3.8 points) | 13.4% (±1.2 points) | 13.1% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% (±6.6 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±6.4 points) | 89.8% (±1.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Washburn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bayfield County (89.8%).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Washburn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn | — | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Town of Bayview | 4.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Ashland | 6.7 mi | 13.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Barksdale | 9.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Washburn (Bayfield County) | 9.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Town of Gingles | 10.0 mi | 16.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bayfield | 10 mi | 10.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eileen | 10 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Town of Bell | 12 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Bayview, WI (28.5 minutes), Town of Washburn (Bayfield County), WI (21.3 minutes), Town of Eileen, WI (17.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bayfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Town of Namakagon | 22.0 minutes (±8.0) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Keystone | 21.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 (tie) | Town of Washburn (Bayfield County) | 21.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Town of Tripp | 20.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 23 | Town of Barksdale | 18.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 24 | Town of Eileen | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Washburn | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Bayfield | 13.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 (tie) | Town of Russell (Bayfield County) | 13.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 28 | Bayfield | 10.7 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 10 of 28 places in Bayfield County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Washburn
How long is the average commute in Washburn?
Workers who live in Washburn, WI take an average of 14.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Washburn without a car?
10.7% of households in Washburn have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Washburn?
11.9% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Washburn worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washburn city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washburn city, Wisconsin
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washburn city, Wisconsin
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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