2023 ACS Census Data · Population 18,243
Sawyer County is a small county in Wisconsin with a population of 18,243. The median household income is $59,055, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.0%, median home value is $223,300, and 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
18,243
2023 estimate
Rank #1973 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,055
Household
Rank #2015 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$223,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #972 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #925 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
18% below Wisconsin avg·9% below national avg
Poverty Rate
43% below Wisconsin avg·0% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
13% below Wisconsin avg·7% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,653
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
53.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
3% above Wisconsin avg·7% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
23% below Wisconsin avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
2% above Wisconsin avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% below Wisconsin avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
16,114
Households
8,522
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,320
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
84.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% above Wisconsin avg·13% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Wisconsin avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.7%
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