Sawmills, NC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sawmills

Neighborhood

Caldwell, NC

Johnson Development / Mayfield

Cedar Valley / Maple Valley

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sawmills

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

12.8%

Households with Children

30.9%

School Enrollment K-12

647

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.4%
School Age (5-17): 19.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.8%
Working Age (35-54): 26.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 14.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 18.2%
High School / GED: 39.5%
Some College or Associate's: 29.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.0%
Single Parents: 14.9%
Couples & Adults: 34.9%
Living Alone: 34.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 1.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 50.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 49.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 88.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 11.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.5%
Spanish: 1.7%
European & Indo-European: 0.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 4.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.3%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 77.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources