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Baxter

South Carolina · 4,217 residents · 1.422 sq mi
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Baxter is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,914. Population has declined 7% since 2021. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $397,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 128% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,217
−7%vs 2021
vs 4,521 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,966 / sq mi
−7%vs 2021
vs 3,179 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
38.7
−8%vs 2021
vs 42.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
4K4K4K4K5K20202024Baxter
20245K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$124,914
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $131,853 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$62,207
−3%vs 2021
vs $64,218 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
83.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$397,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $424,000 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$2,287
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,429 in 2021
US average: $1,124
92.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 92.7% in 2021
7.8% rent
3.2
−1%vs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic93%(4,205)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(147)
Asian0.6%(26)
Other3.2%(143)
Diversity Score16.6%(751)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(3,818)
Black1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(132)
Asian1.6%(67)
Other2.3%(99)
Diversity Score19.4%(818)
19
+17%vs 2021
vs 17 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

70.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 70.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
22.1%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 28.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
74.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.1%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.9%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
63.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
78.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 79.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.7%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.0% in 2021
53.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.0% in 2021
2.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Baxter, South Carolina?

Baxter, South Carolina has about 4,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baxter, South Carolina?

The typical household in Baxter, South Carolina earns about $124,914 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baxter, South Carolina expensive?

In Baxter, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $397,900, and the typical rent is about $2,287 a month.

How educated are people in Baxter, South Carolina?

About 70.0% of adults age 25 and over in Baxter, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baxter, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Baxter, South Carolina 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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