Sawyer, MN is a small town in Otter Tail County with a population of 55780. It is known for its array of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, kayaking and swimming at Long Lake, hunting in the surrounding areas, and snowmobiling during the winter months. Local businesses provide services to the community ranging from groceries to home improvement. The Bigwood Event Center is the local venue for everything from weddings to sporting events like soccer and basketball games. There are also many organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of Sawyer's culture such as 4H Clubs for youth development and programs that give back to veterans and active military members. With all these activities, events, businesses and organizations Sawyer provides an ideal place to live or visit!
The population in Sawyer (zip 55780) is 244. There are 10 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sawyer (zip 55780) is 30.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sawyer (zip 55780) is 4.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sawyer (zip 55780)
- 36.1% are married
- 8.7% are divorced
- 36.0% are married with children
- 16.0% have children, but are single
Race in Sawyer (zip 55780)
- 45.1% are White
- 5.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 45.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander