Sawmills, NC

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Sawmills Overview

5,026
TOTAL POPULATION
2,921
MALE POPULATION
2,105
FEMALE POPULATION
138.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
72.06
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,858
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,518
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$63,388
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,458
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,569
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sawmills Area Codes

Race in Sawmills

The most populous races in Sawmills are White / Caucasian (4,670 | 92.9%), Hispanic or Latino (202 | 4.0%), and Two or more Races (185 | 3.7%).
Race in Sawmills
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American310.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2024.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,67092.9%
Two or more Races1853.7%
Some other Race1402.8%
Total5,026100.0%

Ancestry in Sawmills

The most populous ancestries reported in Sawmills are American (1,285 | 25.6%), Irish (927 | 18.4%), English (719 | 14.3%), German (359 | 7.1%), and European (149 | 3.0%), together accounting for 68.4% of all Sawmills residents.
Ancestry in Sawmills
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,28525.6%
British360.7%
Central American1332.6%
Cherokee450.9%
Czech80.2%
Dutch1052.1%
English71914.3%
European1493.0%
German3597.1%
Honduran150.3%
Hungarian160.3%
Irish92718.4%
Italian260.5%
Korean170.3%
Mexican220.4%
Pennsylvania German150.3%
Polish541.1%
Puerto Rican220.4%
Salvadoran1182.4%
Scandinavian110.2%
Scotch-Irish611.2%
Scottish981.9%
South American60.1%
Spanish50.1%
Swedish420.8%
Venezuelan60.1%
Welsh511.0%
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Immigrants in Sawmills

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sawmills came from Central America (86 | 1.7%), Latin America (86 | 1.7%), El Salvador (52 | 1.0%), Mexico (19 | 0.4%), and Honduras (15 | 0.3%), together accounting for 5.1% of all Sawmills residents.
Immigrants in Sawmills
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America861.7%
El Salvador521.0%
Honduras150.3%
Latin America861.7%
Mexico190.4%
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Sex and Age in Sawmills

Sex and Age in Sawmills

The most populous age groups in Sawmills are 45 to 49 Years (391 | 13.4%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (252 | 12.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sawmills
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years66 (2.3%)32 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Years131 (4.5%)68 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years150 (5.1%)125 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Years383 (13.1%)83 (3.9%)
20 to 24 Years173 (5.9%)74 (3.5%)
25 to 29 Years320 (11.0%)78 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years138 (4.7%)184 (8.7%)
35 to 39 Years143 (4.9%)105 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years68 (2.3%)67 (3.2%)
45 to 49 Years391 (13.4%)223 (10.6%)
50 to 54 Years301 (10.3%)114 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years259 (8.9%)252 (12.0%)
60 to 64 Years53 (1.8%)187 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years116 (4.0%)199 (9.5%)
70 to 74 Years124 (4.3%)100 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years45 (1.5%)123 (5.8%)
80 to 84 Years36 (1.2%)60 (2.9%)
85 Years and over24 (0.8%)31 (1.5%)
Total2,921 (100.0%)2,105 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sawmills

Median Family Size in Sawmills

The median family size in Sawmills is 3.02 persons per family, with single female/mother families (399 | 29.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.59 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (855 | 62.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.77 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sawmills
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple855 (62.1%)2.77
Single Male/Father122 (8.9%)2.97
Single Female/Mother399 (29.0%)3.59
Total Families1,376 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Sawmills

The median household size in Sawmills is 2.59 persons per household, with single female/mother households (399 | 20.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.92 persons per household. non-family households (565 | 29.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sawmills
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple855 (44.1%)2.77
Single Male/Father122 (6.3%)3.14
Single Female/Mother399 (20.6%)3.92
Non-family565 (29.1%)1.26
Total Households1,941 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sawmills

Out of a total of 1,941 households in Sawmills, 1,376 (70.9%) are family households, while 565 (29.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 656, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 488.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sawmills
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-488 (25.1%)
2-Person Households656 (33.8%)31 (1.6%)
3-Person Households414 (21.3%)46 (2.4%)
4-Person Households224 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households82 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,376 (70.9%)565 (29.1%)

Female Fertility in Sawmills

Fertility by Age in Sawmills

Average fertility rate in Sawmills is 11.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 18.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sawmills
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (66.7%)18.0
35 to 50 years3 (33.3%)7.0
Total9 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sawmills

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sawmills
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sawmills

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sawmills
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma6 (66.7%)54.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree3 (33.3%)24.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)11.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sawmills

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sawmills
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sawmills

Income Overview in Sawmills

Per Capita Income in Sawmills is $28,858, while median incomes of families and households are $81,518 and $63,388 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,026$28,858
Median Family Income1,376$81,518
Mean Family Income1,376$81,318
Median Household Income1,941$63,388
Mean Household Income1,941$69,880
Income Deficit1,376$11,458
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,0266.45%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,02693.55¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,0260.43

Earnings by Sex in Sawmills

Average Earnings in Sawmills are $35,427, $34,233 for men and $36,594 for women, a difference of 6.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Sawmills
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,598 (57.8%)$34,233
Female1,166 (42.2%)$36,594
Total2,764 (100.0%)$35,427

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sawmills

The most common earnings brackets in Sawmills are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (269 | 16.8%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (148 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sawmills
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less140 (8.8%)62 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99950 (3.1%)30 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49911 (0.7%)38 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99916 (1.0%)12 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499269 (16.8%)73 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99925 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49929 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (0.3%)36 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)20 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99938 (2.4%)82 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999112 (7.0%)93 (8.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999135 (8.5%)86 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99937 (2.3%)95 (8.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999114 (7.1%)148 (12.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999246 (15.4%)80 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,99951 (3.2%)98 (8.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99959 (3.7%)65 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (1.8%)60 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999127 (8.0%)64 (5.5%)
$100,000+106 (6.6%)24 (2.1%)
Total1,598 (100.0%)1,166 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sawmills

Average earnings in Sawmills are $43,910 for men and $40,598 for women, a difference of 7.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $51,181, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $24,554. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,803, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,036.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sawmills
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$43,235$0
High School Diploma$24,554$35,036
College or Associate's Degree$45,949$42,250
Bachelor's Degree$51,181$43,365
Graduate Degree--
Total$43,910$40,598

Family Income in Sawmills

Family Income Brackets in Sawmills

According to the Sawmills family income data, there are 325 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.6% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 45 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sawmills
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000967.0%
$10,000 to $14,999785.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991108.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991077.8%
$35,000 to $49,999967.0%
$50,000 to $74,99915010.9%
$75,000 to $99,99927920.3%
$100,000 to $149,99932523.6%
$150,000 to $199,999876.3%
$200,000+453.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sawmills

4-person families (137 | 10.0%) account for the highest median family income in Sawmills with $133,750 per family, while 3-person families (460 | 33.4%) have the highest median income of $33,452 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sawmills
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families697 (50.6%)$43,295
3-Person Families460 (33.4%)$100,357
4-Person Families137 (10.0%)$133,750
5-Person Families82 (6.0%)$98,707
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,376 (100.0%)$81,518

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sawmills

The median family income in Sawmills is $81,518, with families comprising 3+ earners (166) having the highest median family income of $99,957, while families with no earners (185) have the lowest median family income of $30,163, accounting for 12.1% and 13.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sawmills
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners185 (13.4%)$30,163
1 Earner499 (36.3%)$31,523
2 Earners526 (38.2%)$93,813
3+ Earners166 (12.1%)$99,957
Total1,376 (100.0%)$81,518

Household Income in Sawmills

Household Income Brackets in Sawmills

With 363 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Sawmills, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 45 households (2.3%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sawmills
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001166.0%
$10,000 to $14,9991598.2%
$15,000 to $24,99925213.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991678.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991738.9%
$50,000 to $74,99924312.5%
$75,000 to $99,99936318.7%
$100,000 to $149,99933817.4%
$150,000 to $199,999854.4%
$200,000+452.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sawmills

The median household income in Sawmills is $63,388, with the highest median household income of $80,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,008 households (51.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,375, with 40 households (2.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sawmills
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years40 (2.1%)$23,375
25 to 44 Years348 (17.9%)$63,010
45 to 64 Years1,008 (51.9%)$80,000
65+ Years545 (28.1%)$37,708
Total1,941 (100.0%)$63,388

Poverty in Sawmills

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sawmills

With 12.0% poverty level for males and 18.3% for females among the residents of Sawmills, 15 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (70.3%) and 99 females (37.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sawmills
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (6.1%)12 (37.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (25.0%)42 (31.1%)
12 to 14 Years29 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years26 (70.3%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years14 (5.5%)13 (13.4%)
25 to 34 Years58 (12.7%)99 (37.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)39 (22.7%)
45 to 54 Years88 (12.7%)60 (17.8%)
55 to 64 Years53 (17.0%)62 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years18 (7.5%)13 (4.3%)
75 Years and over27 (25.7%)46 (21.5%)
Total352 (12.0%)386 (18.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sawmills

According to the poverty statistics in Sawmills, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sawmills
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62 (93.9%)20 (62.5%)
5 Years18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years105 (75.0%)93 (68.9%)
12 to 14 Years94 (76.4%)58 (100.0%)
15 Years11 (29.7%)10 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years264 (100.0%)50 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years241 (94.5%)84 (86.6%)
25 to 34 Years400 (87.3%)163 (62.2%)
35 to 44 Years211 (100.0%)133 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years604 (87.3%)277 (82.2%)
55 to 64 Years259 (83.0%)377 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years222 (92.5%)286 (95.7%)
75 Years and over78 (74.3%)168 (78.5%)
Total2,569 (87.9%)1,719 (81.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sawmills

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sawmills show that 12.5% or 107 of the total 855 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 17.1%, comprising of 93 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sawmills
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children451 (82.9%)93 (17.1%)
1 or 2 Children228 (94.2%)14 (5.8%)
3 or 4 Children69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total748 (87.5%)107 (12.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sawmills

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sawmills
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)44 (19.5%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)45 (28.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)102 (25.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sawmills

The poverty data for Sawmills shows that 107 of the married-couple family households (12.5%) and 102 of the single-parent households (19.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 households (17.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sawmills
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children93 (17.1%)44 (18.6%)
1 or 2 Children14 (5.8%)45 (16.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total107 (12.5%)102 (19.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Sawmills

Employment by Class of Employer in Sawmills

Among the 2,291 employed individuals in Sawmills, private company employees (1,725 | 75.3%), local government employees (199 | 8.7%), and state government employees (156 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sawmills
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,72575.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1215.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations773.4%
Local Government Employees1998.7%
State Government Employees1566.8%
Federal Government Employees130.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,291100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sawmills

According to the labor force statistics for Sawmills, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,407), 58.3% or 2,569 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 206 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 94.3% or 361 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 47.7% or 168 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sawmills
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years96 (22.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years206 (83.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years352 (88.4%)168 (47.7%)
30 to 34 Years288 (89.4%)18 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years361 (94.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years638 (62.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years306 (59.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years138 (57.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years140 (26.0%)19 (13.6%)
75 Years and over45 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,569 (58.3%)206 (8.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sawmills

According to labor force statistics for Sawmills, 72.3% of individuals (2,084) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,883) are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 185 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.2% or 428 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.6% or 163 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sawmills
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School246 (42.5%)40 (6.9%)
High School Diploma662 (74.4%)219 (24.6%)
College / Associate Degree747 (80.4%)7 (0.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher428 (88.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,084 (72.3%)257 (8.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sawmills

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sawmills are Community & Social Service (157 | 6.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (141 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (116 | 4.9%), Management (87 | 3.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (84 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sawmills

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sawmills, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (58.9%), and Business & Financial (55.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sawmills
OccupationMaleFemale
Management29 (33.3%)58 (66.7%)
Business & Financial29 (55.8%)23 (44.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science83 (58.9%)58 (41.1%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 63 (40.1%)94 (59.9%)
Education, Arts & Media15 (36.6%)26 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library48 (41.4%)68 (58.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)84 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total (Category)204 (39.2%)317 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)1,229 (52.2%)1,124 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sawmills are Healthcare Support (162 | 6.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (120 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (89 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (26 | 1.1%), and Personal Care & Service (26 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Sawmills

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sawmills, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (78.3%), and Personal Care & Service (76.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sawmills
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)162 (100.0%)
Security & Protection26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (21.7%)94 (78.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance73 (82.0%)16 (18.0%)
Personal Care & Service6 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
Total (Category)131 (31.0%)292 (69.0%)
Total (Overall)1,229 (52.2%)1,124 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sawmills are Office & Administration (199 | 8.5%), and Sales & Related (179 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sawmills

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sawmills
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related58 (32.4%)121 (67.6%)
Office & Administration50 (25.1%)149 (74.9%)
Total (Category)108 (28.6%)270 (71.4%)
Total (Overall)1,229 (52.2%)1,124 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sawmills are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (137 | 5.8%), and Construction & Extraction (22 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sawmills

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sawmills
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair122 (89.0%)15 (11.0%)
Total (Category)144 (90.6%)15 (9.4%)
Total (Overall)1,229 (52.2%)1,124 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sawmills are Production (365 | 15.5%), Material Moving (293 | 12.4%), and Transportation (214 | 9.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sawmills

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sawmills
OccupationMaleFemale
Production221 (60.6%)144 (39.5%)
Transportation161 (75.2%)53 (24.8%)
Material Moving260 (88.7%)33 (11.3%)
Total (Category)642 (73.6%)230 (26.4%)
Total (Overall)1,229 (52.2%)1,124 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sawmills

Employment Industries in Sawmills

The major employment industries in Sawmills include Manufacturing (725 | 30.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (362 | 15.4%), Educational Services (273 | 11.6%), Retail Trade (174 | 7.4%), and Wholesale Trade (148 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Sawmills

Employment Industries by Sex in Sawmills

The Sawmills industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (80.4%), and Retail Trade (70.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sawmills
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing464 (64.0%)261 (36.0%)
Wholesale Trade148 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade52 (29.9%)122 (70.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance37 (61.7%)23 (38.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Professional & Scientific65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support23 (65.7%)12 (34.3%)
Educational Services113 (41.4%)160 (58.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)362 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services26 (19.6%)107 (80.4%)
Public Administration22 (42.3%)30 (57.7%)
Total1,229 (52.2%)1,124 (47.8%)

Education in Sawmills

School Enrollment in Sawmills

The most common levels of schooling among the 981 students in Sawmills are high school (387 | 39.5%), middle school (251 | 25.6%), and elementary school (173 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Sawmills
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool181.8%
Kindergarten181.8%
Elementary School17317.6%
Middle School25125.6%
High School38739.5%
College / Undergraduate9910.1%
Graduate / Professional353.6%
Total981100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sawmills

Out of a total of 981 students who are enrolled in schools in Sawmills, 36 (3.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 945 (96.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (24.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 275 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sawmills
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old181 (90.9%)18 (9.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds338 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds57 (76.0%)18 (24.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total945 (96.3%)36 (3.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sawmills

Education (155 | 24.1%), physical & health sciences (75 | 11.7%), arts & humanities (75 | 11.7%), business (74 | 11.5%), and science & technology (54 | 8.4%) are the most common fields of study among 642 individuals in Sawmills who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sawmills
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics274.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural335.1%
Physical & Health Sciences7511.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences406.2%
Engineering274.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology548.4%
Business7411.5%
Education15524.1%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History538.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications294.5%
Arts & Humanities7511.7%
Total642100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sawmills

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sawmills

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sawmills are males with 2 vehicles (505, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (345, making up 48.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sawmills
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle9 (0.7%)23 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle94 (7.6%)259 (24.6%)
2 Vehicles505 (40.8%)345 (32.8%)
3 Vehicles364 (29.4%)253 (24.0%)
4 Vehicles97 (7.8%)79 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles170 (13.7%)93 (8.8%)
Total1,239 (100.0%)1,052 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sawmills

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sawmills are 20 to 24 minutes (497 commuters, 22.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (319 commuters, 14.1%), and 25 to 29 minutes (293 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Sawmills
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes642.8%
5 to 9 Minutes29112.9%
10 to 14 Minutes28412.6%
15 to 19 Minutes31914.1%
20 to 24 Minutes49722.0%
25 to 29 Minutes29313.0%
30 to 34 Minutes27912.3%
35 to 39 Minutes562.5%
40 to 44 Minutes271.2%
45 to 59 Minutes924.1%
60 to 89 Minutes341.5%
90 or more Minutes271.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Sawmills

The most common commute times in Sawmills are 20 to 24 minutes (331 commuters, 26.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (170 commuters, 16.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sawmills
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes52 (4.2%)12 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes170 (13.7%)121 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes151 (12.2%)133 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes181 (14.6%)138 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes331 (26.7%)166 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes134 (10.8%)159 (15.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes109 (8.8%)170 (16.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (1.2%)41 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes27 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (1.1%)78 (7.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes28 (2.3%)6 (0.6%)
90 or more Minutes27 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sawmills

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sawmills are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (315, 25.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (220, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sawmills
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM74 (6.0%)84 (8.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM76 (6.1%)43 (4.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (1.9%)8 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM315 (25.4%)114 (11.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM183 (14.8%)149 (14.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM92 (7.4%)161 (15.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM41 (3.3%)220 (21.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM198 (16.0%)18 (1.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM36 (2.9%)36 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM57 (4.6%)67 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM20 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM76 (6.1%)60 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM41 (3.3%)64 (6.2%)
Total1,239 (100.0%)1,024 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sawmills

Occupancy by Ownership in Sawmills

Of the total 1,941 dwellings in Sawmills, owner-occupied units account for 1,416 (73.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 525 (27.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sawmills
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,41673.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52527.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,941100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sawmills

Occupancy by Household Size in Sawmills
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household48825.1%
2-Person Household68735.4%
3-Person Household46023.7%
4+ Person Household30615.8%
Total Housing Units1,941100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sawmills

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sawmills
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household356 (73.0%)132 (27.1%)
2-Person Household511 (74.4%)176 (25.6%)
3-Person Household345 (75.0%)115 (25.0%)
4+ Person Household204 (66.7%)102 (33.3%)
Total Housing Units1,416 (73.0%)525 (27.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sawmills

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sawmills
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School119 (46.0%)140 (54.0%)
High School Diploma366 (71.6%)145 (28.4%)
College/Associate Degree582 (76.4%)180 (23.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher349 (85.3%)60 (14.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sawmills

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sawmills
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years23712.2%
35 to 44 Years1517.8%
45 to 54 Years58430.1%
55 to 64 Years42421.8%
65 to 74 Years30715.8%
75 to 84 Years20010.3%
85 Years and Over382.0%
Total1,941100.0%

Housing Finances in Sawmills

Median Income by Occupancy in Sawmills

Median Income by Occupancy in Sawmills
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,416 (73.0%)$69,271
Renter-Occupied525 (27.1%)$27,422
Average1,941 (100.0%)$63,388

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sawmills

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sawmills
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00026 (1.8%)45 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99914 (1.0%)32 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999127 (9.0%)32 (6.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99966 (4.7%)52 (9.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99948 (3.4%)86 (16.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999126 (8.9%)41 (7.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999121 (8.6%)52 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999191 (13.5%)51 (9.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999303 (21.4%)59 (11.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999263 (18.6%)75 (14.3%)
$150,000 or more131 (9.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,416 (100.0%)525 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sawmills

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sawmills
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300168 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499207 (14.6%)110 (20.9%)
$500 to $799262 (18.5%)287 (54.7%)
$800 to $999258 (18.2%)7 (1.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499332 (23.4%)47 (8.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999106 (7.5%)51 (9.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49969 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99910 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more4 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,416 (100.0%)525 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sawmills

Housing Structures in Sawmills

Housing Structures in Sawmills
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,39571.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments552.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments934.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments412.1%
10 or more Apartments50.3%
Mobile Home / Other35218.1%
Total1,941100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sawmills

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sawmills
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,238 (88.7%)157 (11.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other178 (50.6%)174 (49.4%)
Total1,416 (73.0%)525 (27.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sawmills

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sawmills
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms63 (4.4%)12 (2.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms513 (36.2%)425 (80.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms691 (48.8%)79 (15.0%)
8 or more Rooms149 (10.5%)9 (1.7%)
Total1,416 (100.0%)525 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sawmills

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sawmills
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas196 (13.8%)51 (9.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas78 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity978 (69.1%)474 (90.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene103 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels36 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used25 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,416 (100.0%)525 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sawmills

Household Vehicle Usage in Sawmills
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle48 (3.4%)33 (6.3%)
1 Vehicle282 (19.9%)207 (39.4%)
2 Vehicles417 (29.4%)204 (38.9%)
3 or more Vehicles669 (47.2%)81 (15.4%)
Total1,416 (100.0%)525 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sawmills

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sawmills

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units501915
Median Property Value$121,300$178,200
Median Household Income$31,991$108
Monthly Housing Costs$340$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,036$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sawmills

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sawmills
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00097 (19.4%)23 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99971 (14.2%)84 (9.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999305 (60.9%)620 (67.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99924 (4.8%)159 (17.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)29 (3.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more4 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total501 (100.0%)915 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sawmills

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sawmills
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00014 (2.8%)22 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999154 (30.7%)26 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99996 (19.2%)87 (9.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99955 (11.0%)30 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99938 (7.6%)66 (7.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (10.4%)153 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99969 (13.8%)251 (27.4%)
$150,000 or more23 (4.6%)194 (21.2%)
Total501 (100.0%)915 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sawmills

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sawmills
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x189 (37.7%)88,378 (9,658.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x109 (21.8%)530 (57.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x4 (0.8%)82 (9.0%)
4.0x or more199 (39.7%)159 (17.4%)
Total501 (100.0%)915 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sawmills

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sawmills
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800147 (29.3%)17 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,499174 (34.7%)148 (16.2%)
$800 to $1,499143 (28.5%)465 (50.8%)
Total501 (100.0%)915 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sawmills

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sawmills

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sawmills
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years843 (99.5%)4 (0.5%)
19 to 25 Years352 (87.3%)51 (12.7%)
26 to 34 Years294 (46.7%)335 (53.3%)
35 to 44 Years367 (96.6%)13 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years949 (92.2%)80 (7.8%)
55 to 64 Years620 (82.6%)131 (17.4%)
65 to 74 Years539 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older319 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,399 (87.7%)614 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sawmills

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sawmills
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen843 (99.5%)4 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen352 (87.3%)51 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sawmills

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sawmills
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000701 (74.7%)237 (25.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999621 (87.8%)86 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999503 (89.7%)58 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,097 (97.5%)28 (2.5%)
$100,000 and over1,477 (87.8%)205 (12.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sawmills

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sawmills
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 667 (57.8%)49 (42.2%)
6 to 18 Years267 (31.5%)582 (68.7%)
19 to 25 Years116 (28.8%)245 (60.8%)
25 to 34 Years11 (1.8%)288 (45.8%)
35 to 44 Years69 (18.2%)298 (78.4%)
45 to 54 Years268 (26.0%)681 (66.2%)
55 to 64 Years178 (23.7%)500 (66.6%)
65 to 74 Years539 (100.0%)172 (31.9%)
75 Years and over319 (100.0%)154 (48.3%)
Total1,834 (36.6%)2,969 (59.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sawmills

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sawmills
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years113 (16.1%)47 (13.1%)
35 to 64 Years377 (31.0%)156 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years83 (34.6%)57 (19.1%)
75 Years and over31 (29.5%)87 (40.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sawmills

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sawmills: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (1.7%)6 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years83 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (16.2%)37 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sawmills: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years17 (2.4%)34 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years76 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)43 (14.4%)
75 Years and over17 (16.2%)17 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sawmills: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years80 (11.4%)13 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years256 (21.1%)31 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years69 (28.7%)4 (1.3%)
75 Years and over17 (16.2%)10 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sawmills: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years356 (29.3%)131 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)38 (12.7%)
75 Years and over31 (29.5%)63 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sawmills: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years256 (21.1%)54 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)4 (1.3%)
75 Years and over13 (12.4%)24 (11.2%)

Technology Access in Sawmills

Computing Device Access in Sawmills

Computing Device Access in Sawmills
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,37871.0%
Smartphone1,66085.5%
Tablet98050.5%
No Computing Device1507.7%
Total1,941100.0%

Internet Access in Sawmills

Internet Access in Sawmills
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,35870.0%
Cellular Data Only32516.7%
Satellite Internet753.9%
No Internet20910.8%
Total1,941100.0%

Sawmills Summary

Sawmills is an unincorporated community located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 20 miles northwest of Hickory and 25 miles northeast of Asheville. The community is named for the numerous sawmills that were once located in the area.

History

The area that is now Sawmills was first settled in the late 1700s by German and Scots-Irish immigrants. The first sawmill was built in the area in 1820, and the community was officially established in 1845. The sawmills provided lumber for the construction of homes and businesses in the area, as well as for the railroad that was built in the late 1800s.
In the early 1900s, the community began to grow and prosper. The sawmills provided employment for many of the residents, and the railroad provided transportation for goods and people. The community also had a post office, a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a school.
In the 1950s, the sawmills began to close due to the increasing cost of lumber and the availability of cheaper lumber from other sources. This caused the population of Sawmills to decline, and by the 1970s, the community was largely abandoned.

Geography

Sawmills is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 20 miles northwest of Hickory and 25 miles northeast of Asheville. The community is situated at an elevation of 1,400 feet and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The Catawba River runs through the area, providing a source of water for the community.

Economy

The economy of Sawmills is largely based on tourism. The area is home to several campgrounds, hiking trails, and other outdoor recreational activities. The community also has several restaurants, antique stores, and other small businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sawmills was 1,845. The racial makeup of the community was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.5% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median age was 44.

Conclusion

Sawmills is an unincorporated community located in Caldwell County, North Carolina. It is situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 20 miles northwest of Hickory and 25 miles northeast of Asheville. The community is named for the numerous sawmills that were once located in the area. The economy of Sawmills is largely based on tourism, and the population of the community was 1,845 as of the 2010 census.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sawmills?
Total Population of Sawmills is 5,026.
What is the Total Male Population of Sawmills?
Total Male Population of Sawmills is 2,921.
What is the Total Female Population of Sawmills?
Total Female Population of Sawmills is 2,105.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sawmills?
There are 138.76 Males per 100 Females in Sawmills.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sawmills?
There are 72.06 Females per 100 Males in Sawmills.
What is the Median Population Age in Sawmills?
Median Population Age in Sawmills is 47.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sawmills
Average Family Size in Sawmills is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sawmills
Average Household Size in Sawmills is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sawmills?
Per Capita income in Sawmills is $28,858.
What is the Median Family Income in Sawmills?
Median Family Income in Sawmills is $81,518.
What is the Median Household income in Sawmills?
Median Household Income in Sawmills is $63,388.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sawmills?
Income or Wage Gap in Sawmills is 6.5%.
Women in Sawmills earn 93.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sawmills?
Family Income Deficit in Sawmills is $11,458.
Families that are below poverty line in Sawmills earn $11,458 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sawmills?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sawmills is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sawmills?
There are 2,569 People in the Labor Forcein in Sawmills.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sawmills?
58.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Sawmills.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sawmills?
Unemployment Rate in Sawmills is 8.0%.