CITY · 2020 ACS
Baxter
West Virginia · 162 residents · 0.148 sq mi
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The short version
Population has held roughly steady since 2021. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.
At a glance
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024153
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+28.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35%
Wholesale trade23.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
Manufacturing21.7%
Construction0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(149)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(10)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
66.7%
+16.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Baxter, West Virginia?
Baxter, West Virginia has about 162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Baxter, West Virginia?
About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Baxter, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Baxter, West Virginia?
About 20.0% of people in Baxter, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.
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