U.S. County · Profile

Baxter County

42.9KTotal Population
73Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+11.76%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Baxter County has a population of 42,875 as of 2023. It is located in Arkansas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Baxter County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.5%40,088
Two or More Races4.8%2,058
Hispanic or Latino2.7%1,158
American Indian/Alaska Native0.6%257
Asian0.6%257
Some Other Race0.3%129
Black or African American0.2%86
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Baxter County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$47,403
36.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$30,264
21.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.5%
17.4% above national average
Median Age
52.1 years

Income & Poverty

$47,403Median Household Income
$30,264Per Capita Income
13.5%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$47,403$66,193
Families$59,981$80,462
Married-couple Families$59,981$67,179
Nonfamily Households$30,181$32,595

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Baxter County, Arkansas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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