This was 2 percent lower than the state average of 44.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,361.
90.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Washburn for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 93 | 9.6 |
| Regular high school diploma | 253 | 26.1 |
| GED or alternative credential | 23 | 2.4 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 50 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 136 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 162 | 16.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 218 | 22.5 |
| Master's degree | 33 | 3.4 |
| Professional school degree | 2 | 0.2 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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