Total Population
4,925
Median Age
43
Diversity Index
34.500
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
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
2,119
Total Housing Units
2,294
Owner Occupied
1,333
Renter Occupied
786
Vacant
175
Median Home Value
$252,425
Average Home Value
$251,060
Income Projection
Median Household
$70,476 $82,708
Average Household
$81,028 $90,516
Per Capita
$34,863 $39,708
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
80
Total Employed
605
Workers 16+
2,392
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
180
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
18
Employed
109
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
57
2026 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
14
Employed
50
2026 Real Estate / Rent / Leasing
Businesses
4
Employed
38
2026 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
35
Some
High School
286
Graduated
High School
1,271
Associates
Degree
420
Bachelor's
Degree
300
Graduate
Degree
159
Average Commute Time
23 min.
Resident Commuters
1,262
Non-Resident Commuters
1,115
Drive Alone
2,016
Carpooled
197
Public
0
Work At Home
114
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
