Sawyer County, Wisconsin
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sawyer County
- State
- Wisconsin
- FIPS Code
- 55113
- State FIPS
- 55
- County FIPS
- 113
Geography
- Land Area
- 1257.60 sq mi
- Water Area
- 92.64 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1350.24 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.864999
- Longitude
- -91.147063
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 18,290
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,089
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,945 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 342 | 1.9% |
| White | 14,418 | 78.8% |
| Black | 107 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,415 | 13.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 36 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,825 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 264 | 1.7% |
| White | 12,340 | 81.8% |
| Black | 179 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,252 | 14.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,476
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $60,869
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,808
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,349 | 77.7% |
| Black | 118 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,461
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,329 | 16.1% |
| Republican | 5,724 | 39.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,408 | 44.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,810 | 47.1% |
| Female | 7,558 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,913 | 82.4% |
| Hispanic | 220 | 1.5% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,381
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,953 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 50.9% |
| Black | 8 | 61.5% |
| Asian | 39 | 52.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,071 | 59.8% |
| Female | 4,268 | 56.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,047 (28.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,918 (27.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,250
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $250,199
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $802
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 70.2%
- Public Transit
- 1.2%
- Work From Home
- 13.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.