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Sawyer

North Dakota · 319 residents · 0.491 sq mi
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Sawyer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,313. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−15%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
650 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 768 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+24%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2072533003463931990201020202024Sawyer
2024353
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,313
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,182
+143%since 2000
from $13,245 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information29.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,900
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+31%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian1.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(10)
Diversity Score15.9%(51)
Diversity Score
16
+203%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 76.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawyer, North Dakota?

Sawyer, North Dakota has about 319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sawyer, North Dakota?

The typical household in Sawyer, North Dakota earns about $75,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sawyer, North Dakota expensive?

In Sawyer, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $150,900, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Sawyer, North Dakota?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sawyer, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sawyer, North Dakota?

About 5.0% of people in Sawyer, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sawyer, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sawyer, North Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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