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Sawyer

Oklahoma · 321 residents · 8.572 sq mi
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Sawyer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,547. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,000. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
+17%since 2000
from 274 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
+11%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1992783584375172000201020202024Sawyer
2024432
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,547
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,490
+56%since 2000
from $11,874 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(207)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(16)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.7%(98)
Diversity Score53.8%(173)
Diversity Score
54
+831%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
−1%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sawyer, Oklahoma?

Sawyer, Oklahoma has about 321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sawyer, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Sawyer, Oklahoma earns about $28,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sawyer, Oklahoma expensive?

In Sawyer, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Sawyer, Oklahoma?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sawyer, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sawyer, Oklahoma?

About 14.9% of people in Sawyer, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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