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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Baxter

Minnesota · 3,695 residents · 18.852 sq mi
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Baxter is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $39,871. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 1,860 residents. Median home value is $65,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,695
−33%vs 2000
vs 5,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
196 / sq mi
−33%vs 2000
vs 295 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Baxter
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,871
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $52,289 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,833
−35%vs 2000
vs $19,772 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$65,700
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $120,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$386
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $541 in 2000
US average: $450
88.5%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.7% in 2000
11.5% rent
1.6
−29%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(5,454)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(34)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(145)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(3,650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(45)
Diversity Score8%(296)
8
+207%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.2%
−8.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.0%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
+11%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Baxter, Minnesota?

Baxter, Minnesota has about 3,695 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Baxter, Minnesota?

The typical household in Baxter, Minnesota earns about $39,871 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baxter, Minnesota expensive?

In Baxter, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Baxter, Minnesota?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Baxter, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baxter, Minnesota?

About 4.0% of people in Baxter, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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