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Sawmills, NC

Population
5,105
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,234 ft
Median Home Value
$219,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$730/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,067
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityLenoir, North Carolina6.8 miles away · 18,372 residents.

About Sawmills

Sawmills is a town in Caldwell County, North Carolina, operating within the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton metropolitan area. Named for the historic lumber mills that dominated the region's early economy and featuring the recreational waterfront of Veterans Park on Lake Gunpowder, the community of approximately 5,042 is served by the Caldwell County Schools district for public education.

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