Sawmills, North Carolina
Sawmills: City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Sawmills is a city located in the county of Caldwell in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,240 and a population density of 305 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,156 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sawmills
| Population : | 5,156 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Caldwell County |
| Area : | 17.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,247 feet / 380 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:52:05 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 301 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sawmills is located at 35°49'29"N 81°28'28"W (35.8248500, -81.4745400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sawmills decreased by 1.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,240 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,188 | -1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,169 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,168 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,146 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,139 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,153 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,167 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,177 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,189 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,156 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,292 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,293 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 7,222 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,289 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 89.6% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 79.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 514 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,243 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $499 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $701 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,050 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.33 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,251 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 160,496 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,055 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,857 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,035 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 602 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 174 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 252 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 529 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 54 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 414 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,554.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 4.69 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 147,112 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $208,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,634 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $639 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,072 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 426 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 138,714 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 633,017 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,351,173 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,889,547 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 5,550,392 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,624 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,897 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,566 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.5% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 8,579 |
| 2019 total employment : | 183,734 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 10,187,910 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 23,959 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 26,456 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 15,555 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 8,240 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,698 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 19,714 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,144 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 22,868 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,012.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 345.17 |
Schools in Sawmills
College & universities near Sawmills, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198118 | Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sawmills, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| CLT | Charlotte | 1914 North Tryon St. | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
Post offices near Sawmills
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Post Office | Hudson (NC) | 28638 |
Other cities in Caldwell County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caldwell County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lenoir | 17,911 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States |
| Pinehurst | 17,014 | Village in North Carolina |
| Granite Falls | 4,657 | City in Minnesota |
| Gamewell | 3,993 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Hudson | 3,703 | Town in North Carolina |
| Cajahs Mountain | 2,823 | City in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Northlakes | 1,534 | Township in Caldwell County, North Carolina |
| Rhodhiss | 1,021 | City in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Forest Hills | 376 | Village in North Carolina, United States |
| Cedar Rock | 299 | Human settlement in Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sawmills distances to largest North Carolina cities
