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Sayner

Wisconsin · 213 residents · 1.827 sq mi
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Sayner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has grown 27% since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $244,600. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
+27%since 2023
from 168 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
117 / sq mi
+27%since 2023
from 92 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
−22%since 2023
from 58.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
121151181211241201020202024Sayner
2024213
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,150
−18%since 2023
from $40,192 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+9%since 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $267,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 87.8% in 2023
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
62.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+76%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(158)
Black5.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(1)
Diversity Score14.1%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(203)
Black4.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score11.2%(24)
Diversity Score
11
−20%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−49%since 2023
from 30.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
19.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
47.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
7.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sayner, Wisconsin?

Sayner, Wisconsin has about 213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sayner, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sayner, Wisconsin earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sayner, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sayner, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $244,600.

How educated are people in Sayner, Wisconsin?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sayner, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sayner, Wisconsin?

About 8.9% of people in Sayner, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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