Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County: county in Wisconsin, United States
About
Sawyer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,557 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,700 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hayward. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.
County Snapshot
Sawyer County at a glance
Sawyer County currently has 11 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
11
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wisconsin counties
72
Open related pagesLargest city
HaywardPopulation 3,595
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Sawyer County
| Population | 16,700 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| Area | 3497 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 6.9% |
| Land as percent of area | 93.1% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.8800,-91.1447 |
| Named for | Philetus Sawyer |
| Altitude | 1,355 feet / 413 meters |
| Capital | Hayward |
| Establishment | January 01, 1883 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:32:22 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 39℉ Slight Chance Light Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Sawyer County is located at 45°52'48"N 91°8'41"W (45.8799700, -91.1446700). It has 7 neighbors: Ashland County, Barron County, Bayfield County, Douglas County, Price County, Rusk County and Washburn County.
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The largest city of Sawyer County is Hayward with a population of 3,595. Other cities include, Winter population 967, Edgewater population 526, Stone Lake population 511 and Couderay population 407. See all Sawyer County cities & populated places.
Sawyer County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sawyer County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward | 3,595 | Town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Winter | 967 | Town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin |
| Edgewater | 526 | Human settlement in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Stone Lake | 511 | Human settlement in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Couderay | 407 | Civil town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin |
| Radisson | 405 | Human settlement in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Weirgor | 332 | Human settlement in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Ojibwa | 254 | Human settlement in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Draper | 205 | Town in Wisconsin |
| Exeland | 190 | Village in Sawyer County, Wisconsin |
| Meteor | 161 | Human settlement in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
Weather
A slight chance of snow between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sawyer County
Official Website- Hayward
Demographics
The population of Sawyer County increased by 0.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,557 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,541 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,515 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,474 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,357 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,288 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,320 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,367 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,464 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,558 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,700 | 0.85% | estimation process |
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