Total Population
4,852
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
33.500
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.
Households
2,074
Total Housing Units
2,227
Owner Occupied
1,345
Renter Occupied
729
Vacant
153
Median Home Value
$232,613
Average Home Value
$235,270
Median Household
$74,310 $87,245
Average Household
$85,108 $93,496
Per Capita
$36,380 $40,641
Total Businesses
83
Total Employed
620
Workers 16+
2,244
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
9
Employed
198
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
16
Employed
99
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
16
Employed
65
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
1
Employed
57
2025 Real Estate / Rent / Leasing
Businesses
6
Employed
41
2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
35
Some
High School
302
Graduated
High School
1,067
Associates
Degree
405
Bachelor's
Degree
390
Graduate
Degree
139
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
1,167
Non-Resident Commuters
1,056
Drive Alone
1,884
Carpooled
246
Public
0
Work At Home
26