Sawmill, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sawmill, Arizona had a total population of 636, the 254th largest community in Arizona, with a median household income of $35,938, which is 55% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 37.9%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 55% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (37.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 6.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x.
- Unemployment rate of 29.4% is notably above the national average.
Sawmill Quick Facts
How Sawmill Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 775 | 636 | No clear change (-17.9%) |
| Median household income | $22,563 | $35,938 | No clear change (+59.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $39,998 | $39,400 | No clear change (-1.5%) |
| Median gross rent | $508 | $656 | No clear change (+29.1%) |
How Sawmill Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 0.6%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 0.0%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 62 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 25.9%
- HS Diploma: 37.9%
- Some College: 21.4%
- Associate's: 7.9%
- Bachelor's: 4.3%
- Graduate+: 2.5%
Sawmill Rankings in Arizona
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Other Cities in Apache County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagar | 4,416 | $82,839 | 14.9% | $247,800 |
| Chinle | 4,147 | $53,239 | 28.4% | $39,200 |
| St. Johns (Apache County) | 3,395 | $131,968 | 4.8% | $203,400 |
| Fort Defiance | 3,351 | $56,045 | 13.3% | $37,400 |
| Window Rock | 2,477 | $55,694 | 24.9% | $84,900 |
| Springerville | 2,008 | $49,051 | 8.5% | $202,200 |
| Lukachukai | 1,969 | $37,011 | 35.0% | $51,400 |
| Tsaile | 1,696 | $48,819 | 46.2% | $46,700 |
| St. Michaels | 1,142 | $65,556 | 13.9% | $202,500 |
| Many Farms | 876 | $32,981 | 36.9% | $56,900 |
Cities Similar to Sawmill
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Valley | 631 | N/A | $488,300 | 19.9% | 0.0% |
| St. Johns (Maricopa County) | 631 | N/A | $378,000 | 7.6% | 41.0% |
| Wittmann | 631 | N/A | $236,900 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Stanfield | 646 | N/A | $123,300 | 9.2% | 21.1% |
| Munds Park | 608 | N/A | $779,900 | 37.4% | 52.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 636, Sawmill's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Sawmill is a small community located in Arizona, within Apache County. The total population is 636. It ranks as the 254th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sawmill is 32.4 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sawmill is $35,938. This is 55% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 37.9%. This is 204% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 29.4%. This is 478% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $39,400. Housing costs are 90% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Sawmill is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 67.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sawmill is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 52.6%.
Education
6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sawmill, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sawmill, Arizona?
Sawmill, Arizona has a population of 636 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sawmill, AZ?
The median household income in Sawmill is $35,938, which is 55% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sawmill, AZ?
The poverty rate in Sawmill is 37.9%. This means approximately 241 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Sawmill, Arizona?
Sawmill's population is 0.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sawmill, AZ?
The median home value in Sawmill is $39,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.
How educated is Sawmill, Arizona?
6.9% of adults (25+) in Sawmill hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.