Sawyer County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55113 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,476 | — | #1,963 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,801 | -19.1% | #2,007 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.8 years | +35.7% | #112 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $236,200 | -16.2% | #1,027 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $712 | -38.8% | #2,691 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +23.9% | #2,058 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sawyer County has a population of 18,476, making it the #1,963 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.8 years, which is 35.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sawyer County is $60,801, ranking #2,007 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Sawyer County is $236,200 (-16.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $712/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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93.5% of residents in Sawyer County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a total population of 18,476, making it the 1,963rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sawyer County is 52.8 years, which is 35.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sawyer County is $60,801, which ranks #2,007 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Sawyer County is $236,200, 16.2% below the national median. Renters in Sawyer County pay a median gross rent of $712 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sawyer County, 27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Sawyer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (12.9%) and Two or More Races (6.2%).
All data for Sawyer County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.