Washburn is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States.

It was incorporated on February 25, 1861, and named after Israel Washburn, the governor of Maine at the time.

[2] Benjamin C. Wilder House, which was built in 1852, is located on Main Street in Washburn and predates the town's incorporation by nine years.

23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the town was 98.71% White, 0.12% Black, 0.37% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races.

24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.