Sawyer County's 2026 population is estimated at 19,267, reflecting a 1.13% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sawyer County is the 56th largest county in Wisconsin. The 2010 population was 16,553 and has grown 16.4% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 52.8 years
Female: 53.6 years
Male: 51.2 years
There are 15,269 adults, (5,271 of whom are seniors) in Sawyer County.
Female: 8,916 (48.3%)
Male: 9,560 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Sawyer County includes 77.66% White, 13.17% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,349 | 77.66% |
| Native American | 2,433 | 13.17% |
| Two or more races | 1,259 | 6.81% |
| Other race | 202 | 1.09% |
| Black or African American | 118 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.03% |
Sawyer County 's average per capita income is $41,408. Household income levels show a median of $60,801. The poverty rate stands at 15.61%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,985 | - |
| Families | $75,183 | $93,699 |
| Households | $60,801 | $81,432 |
| Non Families | $40,703 | $59,536 |
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