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Baxter

Tennessee · 1,578 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 $42,917. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,000. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,578
+23%since 2000
from 1,279 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
−12%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Baxter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,078 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,580
+86%since 2000
from $12,708 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
39.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,435)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(49)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score14.6%(231)
Diversity Score
15
+242%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baxter, Tennessee?

Baxter, Tennessee has about 1,578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baxter, Tennessee?

The typical household in Baxter, Tennessee earns about $42,917 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Baxter, Tennessee?

About 7.7% 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 19.4% 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 289 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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

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