Sawyer County, WI

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2021 Population

17,813

8.11% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

50.8

0.197% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

2.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,011

1.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$184,000

5.75% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,819

5.26% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sawyer County, WI had a population of 17.8k people with a median age of 50.8 and a median household income of $53,011. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sawyer County, WI grew from 16,477 to 17,813, a 8.11% increase and its median household income grew from $52,022 to $53,011, a 1.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sawyer County, WI are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (15.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.13%), Other (Hispanic) (1.15%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.668%).

None of the households in Sawyer County, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Sawyer County, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sawyer County, WI are Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College (60 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sawyer County, WI was $184,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.1%.

Most people in Sawyer County, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sawyer County, WI was 2 cars per household.

Sawyer County, WI borders Ashland County, WI, Barron County, WI, Bayfield County, WI, Douglas County, WI, Price County, WI, Rusk County, WI, and Washburn County, WI.

United States Wisconsin

Population & Diversity

Sawyer County, WI is home to a population of 17.8k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.06% of Sawyer County, WI residents were born outside of the country (189 people).

In 2021, there were 5.01 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.7k people) in Sawyer County, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.73k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 735 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.7%

2021 Citizenship

99.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.7% of Sawyer County, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sawyer County, WI was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sawyer County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sawyer County, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.7k ± 17
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.73k ± 109
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
735 ± 113

2.85%

Hispanic Population

507 people

2.85% of the people in Sawyer County, WI are hispanic (507 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sawyer County, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
83,507 ± 7,044 people
India
24,549 ± 3,839 people
China
15,404 ± 3,043 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 83,507 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 24,549 and China with 15,404.

Foreign-Born Population

1.06%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

189 people

1.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

262 people

As of 2021, 1.06% of Sawyer County, WI residents (189 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sawyer County, WI was 1.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sawyer County, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
588 ± 80
Gulf War (2001-)
199 ± 100
Gulf War (1990s)
149 ± 78

Sawyer County, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sawyer County, WI employs 7.82k people. The largest industries in Sawyer County, WI are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,087 people), Retail Trade (1,022 people), and Manufacturing (898 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,972), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($93,750), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,750).

Males in Wisconsin have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,441. The income inequality in Wisconsin (measured using the Gini index) is 0.443, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.82k

2021 Value

± 414

5.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sawyer County, WI grew at a rate of 5.26%, from 7.43k employees to 7.82k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sawyer County, WI, are Sales & Related Occupations (880 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (864 people), and Management Occupations (743 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sawyer County, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.82k

2021 Value

± 414

5.26%

1 Year growth

± 7.28%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sawyer County, WI grew at a rate of 5.26%, from 7.43k employees to 7.82k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sawyer County, WI, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,087 people), Retail Trade (1,022 people), and Manufacturing (898 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sawyer County, WI, though some of these residents may live in Sawyer County, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,337

Median earning men ± $1,417

$29,600

Median earning women ± $1,384

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($87,667), Public Administration ($54,219), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,674).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($62,750), Public Administration ($42,902), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,500).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

176
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
155
Manufacturing
141
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$99.7k
Manufacturing
$96.1k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$37.6k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $43.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($37.7B) and Machinery ($34.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wisconsin products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$348B

2020 Value in Wisconsin

$614B

Projected 2050 Value in Wisconsin

76.2% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wisconsin trade was $348B. This is expected to increase 76.2% to $614B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wisconsin trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wisconsin to other states, or from other states to Wisconsin.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$35.8B
Minnesota
$17.7B
Michigan
$15.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Wisconsin domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $35.8B, followed by Minnesota with $17.7B and Michigan and $15.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wisconsin shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sawyer County, WI went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.59%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.59%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sawyer County, WI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

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Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Wisconsin

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Wisconsin have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sawyer County, WI awarded 60 degrees. The student population of Sawyer County, WI in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 58 male students and 248 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sawyer County, WI are American Indian or Alaska Native (37 and 61.7%), followed by Black or African American (13 and 21.7%), White (9 and 15%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 1.67%).

The largest universities in Sawyer County, WI by number of degrees awarded are Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College (60 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sawyer County, WI are Registered Nursing (19 and 31.7%), General Human Services (9 and 15%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (6 and 10%).

The median tuition cost in Sawyer County, WI for a public four year colleges is $4,560 for in-state students and $4,560 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 306 students enrolled in Sawyer County, WI, 19% men and 81% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 236 records, of which 81.8% were women and 18.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Human Services
7 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
6 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
19 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sawyer County, WI was General Human Services with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sawyer County, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

60 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College with 60 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 8 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sawyer County, WI, which is 0.154 times less than the 52 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 37 degrees mean that there were 2.85 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 13 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,560) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($30) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.664% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.589% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.4M), Some college (1.03M), and Bachelors Degree (900k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sawyer County, WI was $184,000 in 2021, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $174,000 to $184,000, a 5.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Sawyer County, WI is 77.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sawyer County, WI have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sawyer County, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sawyer County, WI is $53,011. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sawyer County, WI was Census Tract 1004 with a value of $75,703, followed by Census Tract 1003 and Census Tract 1008, with respective values of $50,469 and $50,352.

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sawyer County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.23%.

Housing

Property

$184,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,233

$6,118

Median Property Taxes

±$324

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sawyer County, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sawyer County, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.1%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.1% of the housing units in Sawyer County, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sawyer County, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1004
Census Tract 1003
Census Tract 1008

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sawyer County, WI was Census Tract 1004 with a value of $75,703, followed by Census Tract 1003 and Census Tract 1008, with respective values of $50,469 and $50,352.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sawyer County, WI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,011

Median Household Income

± $1,958

7.93k

Number of Households

± 394

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.93k households in Sawyer County, WI grew to $53,011 from the previous year's value of $52,022.

The following chart displays the households in Sawyer County, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sawyer County, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.443

2021 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.445

2020 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2021, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.443 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.429% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.2%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (7.55%)

In 2021, 76.2% of workers in Sawyer County, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (7.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sawyer County, WI have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.95% of the workforce in Sawyer County, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sawyer County, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sawyer County, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sawyer County, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sawyer County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.23%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sawyer County, WI (2.52k out of 17.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sawyer County, WI is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.4% of the children was living in poverty in Sawyer County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 8.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 186 in Sawyer County, WI. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 26.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.1% of the population of Sawyer County, WI has health coverage, with 38.2% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 19.1% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sawyer County, WI see 1274 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.28% decrease from the previous year (1374 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1392 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 327 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,274 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sawyer County, WI

Primary care physicians in Sawyer County, WI see an average of 1,274 patients per year. This represents a 7.28% decrease from the previous year (1,374 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sawyer County, WI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 13.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.9%

Uninsured

38.2%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

19.1%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sawyer County, WI declined by 8.96% from 7.57% to 6.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sawyer County, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sawyer County, WI.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34% in Sawyer County, WI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sawyer County, WI.

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