Total Population
4,892
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
32.800
Town of Sawmills
Known as the “Biggest Little Town in the Foothills,” Sawmills focuses on community spirit and a family-friendly atmosphere. In Sawmills, businesses thrive, and family comes first: several events are scheduled in Baird Drive Park throughout the year to help small businesses grow, and families spend time together.
The town has Caldwell County’s second-largest population and is among the largest in land area. This close-knit community is home to the county’s largest public school, South Caldwell High School, and many lakeside residential lots.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
2,036
Total Housing Units
2,202
Owner Occupied
1,391
Renter Occupied
645
Vacant
166
Median Home Value
$184,394
Average Home Value
$197,412
Income Projection
Median Household
$54,052 $60,222
Average Household
$68,721 $80,882
Per Capita
$28,601 $33,965
Workforce
Total Businesses
81
Total Employed
630
Workers 16+
2,209
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
10
Employed
248
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
84
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
57
2023 Real Estate / Rent / Leasing
Businesses
7
Employed
46
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
12
Employed
45
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
4
Employed
26
Some
High School
363
Graduated
High School
988
Associates
Degree
428
Bachelor's
Degree
289
Graduate
Degree
170
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
1,093
Non-Resident Commuters
1,116
Drive Alone
1,788
Carpooled
244
Public
0
Work At Home
90
