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Sawyer County, WI: growth, migration and housing
Sawyer County has 18,846 residents, up 4.0% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 558 households moved in and 439 moved out (+119 net), bringing in a net $20.9M of income. Median household income is $60,801, the median home $236,200 and median rent $712 a month.
In Wisconsin: 7th of 72 counties for 5-year population growth · 1st of 72 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 67th of 72 counties for median household income · 28th of 72 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Sawyer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn County, WI | 34 | $2.5M |
| Barron County, WI | 24 | $1.4M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 22 | $2.6M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Sawyer County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Washburn County, WI | 51 | $2.7M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 24 | $1.7M |
| Barron County, WI | 24 | $1.1M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.