Sawyer County, Wisconsin's estimated 2024 population is 18,583 with a growth rate of 0.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sawyer County, Wisconsin is the 56th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 16,553 and has seen a growth of 12.26% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,738 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 18,707 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2027 | 18,676 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 18,645 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 18,614 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2024 | 18,583 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 18,552 | 31 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 18,521 | 295 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 18,226 | 108 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 18,118 | 1,578 | 9.54% |
| 2019 | 16,540 | 101 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 16,439 | 61 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 16,378 | 51 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 16,327 | 30 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 16,297 | -67 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 16,364 | -115 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 16,479 | -41 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 16,520 | -25 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 16,545 | -8 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 16,553 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 14,181 | 1,338 | 10.42% |
| 1980 | 12,843 | 3,173 | 32.81% |
| 1970 | 9,670 | 195 | 2.06% |
| 1960 | 9,475 | -848 | -8.21% |
| 1950 | 10,323 | -1,217 | -10.55% |
| 1940 | 11,540 | 2,662 | 29.98% |
| 1930 | 8,878 | 635 | 7.7% |
| 1920 | 8,243 | 2,016 | 32.38% |
| 1910 | 6,227 | 2,634 | 73.31% |
| 1900 | 3,593 | 1,616 | 81.74% |
| 1890 | 1,977 | -16,761 | -89.45% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,205 | 77.87% |
| Native American | 2,660 | 14.58% |
| Two or more races | 1,000 | 5.48% |
| Other race | 137 | 0.75% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 108 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.09% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,522 | 2.09 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Married | 3,987 | 2.59 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 3,318 | 1.12 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 891 | 2.88 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Male | 326 | 3.56 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
77.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 708 | 5.11% |
| Associates Degree | 1,518 | 10.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,421 | 17.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,348 | 9.73% |
| High School Graduate | 4,507 | 32.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 279 | 2.01% |
| Some College | 3,075 | 22.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,373 | 10,721 | 3,396 |
| Native American | 1,493 | 1,307 | 196 |
| 2+ Races | 633 | 608 | 148 |
| Hispanic | 206 | 149 | 8 |
| Black | 103 | 60 | 0 |
| Other Race | 83 | 74 | 7 |
| Asian | 81 | 47 | 14 |
| Islander | 17 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,333 | $58,669 | $50,850 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,603 | $57,321 | $54,808 |
| High School Graduate | $31,747 | $42,162 | $19,808 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,952 | $35,208 | $23,797 |
| Overall | $40,025 | $47,213 | $35,271 |
| Some College | $41,113 | $47,404 | $35,642 |
$40,025
Average Earnings
$47,213
Average Male
$35,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.93% of Sawyer County, Wisconsin residents speak only English, while 4.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,757 | 1,674 | 12.17% |
| Native | 2,626 | 801 | 30.5% |
| Multiple | 968 | 136 | 14.05% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 25 | 6% |
| Black | 41 | 21 | 51.22% |
| Asian | 107 | 15 | 14.02% |
| Other | 120 | 7 | 5.83% |
14.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.12%
Male Poverty Rate
15.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sawyer County, Wisconsin is Black, with 51.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sawyer County, Wisconsin is Other, with 5.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.36% |
| High School | 17.16% |
| Some College | 13.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.27% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 27.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 18.81% |
| Female Employed | 9.69% |
| Male Employed | 6.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,862 | $94,751 |
| Households | $59,055 | $79,980 |
| Married Families | $85,438 | $107,555 |
| Non Families | $36,621 | $53,555 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
53.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,391
Number of Veterans
1,267
Male Veterans
124
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 573 |
| First Gulf War | 308 |
| Second Gulf War | 232 |
| Korea | 79 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 432 |
| 75+ | 350 |
| 35 to 54 | 340 |
| 55 to 64 | 236 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,177 | 9.69% |
| Native American | 134 | 7.82% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 19.15% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 5.25% |
| Black | 23 | 20.18% |
| Islander | 17 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.08%
Born in Sawyer County, Wisconsin
98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
98.81% of Sawyer County, Wisconsin residents were born in the United States, with 59.08% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.