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Baxter

Tennessee · 1,365 residents · 3.145 sq mi
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Baxter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,039. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,800. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
+7%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
434 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
−1%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Baxter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,039
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,216
+12%since 2000
from $12,708 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−34.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(1,309)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(24)
Asian1%(14)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score9.8%(134)
Diversity Score
10
+130%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baxter, Tennessee?

Baxter, Tennessee has about 1,365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baxter, Tennessee?

The typical household in Baxter, Tennessee earns about $28,039 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baxter, Tennessee expensive?

In Baxter, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Baxter, Tennessee?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Baxter, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baxter, Tennessee?

About 24.2% of people in Baxter, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baxter, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Baxter, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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