State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,735.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.09% (1)
Growth Since 2010
3.00% (33)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Baxter, Iowa Population 2021
1,134
Baxter is a city located in Jasper County Iowa. With a 2020 population of 1,134, it is the 248th largest city in Iowa and the 9814th largest city in the United States . Baxter is currently growing at a rate of 0.09% annually and its population has increased by 3.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,101 in 2010. Baxter reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Baxter has a population density of 1,735 people per square mile.
The average household income in Baxter is $68,816 with a poverty rate of 7.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $693 per month, and the median house value is $127,800. The median age in Baxter is 43.4 years, 42.4 years for males, and 47.6 years for females.
Baxter Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baxterwas:
- White: 99.10%
- Asian: 0.70%
- Two or more races: 0.20%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Baxter, Iowa is 1,134 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,132.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,101.
Baxter, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 99.10% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.70% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.20% |
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Baxter Population by Race
Baxter Population Pyramid $2021
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Baxter Population by Age
Baxter Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 439 | 2.25 | 73.8 |
| Married | 240 | 2.65 | 86.7 |
| Non Family | 142 | 1.15 | 69.7 |
| Female | 48 | 3.33 | 22.9 |
| Male | 9 | 3.11 | 66.7 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Baxter Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 42 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 245 | 32.71% |
| Some College | 184 | 24.57% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 16.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 13.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 6.28% |
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Baxter Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Baxter Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 747 | 699 | 148 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.81%.
Baxter Educational Attainment by Race
Baxter Earnings by Educational Attainment
Baxter Language by Age
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Baxter Language
98.15% of Baxter residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.23% of the population.
Baxter Language
7.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.73%
Male Poverty Rate
11.20%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Baxter
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baxter is White, with 8.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baxter is White, with 8.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.53%.
Baxter Poverty
Baxter Poverty Rate by Education
Baxter Marital Status
Marriage Rates
62.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
62.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Baxter Married by Age and Sex
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Baxter Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Baxter Marital Status by Race
Baxter Marital Status
Baxter Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 6.95% |
Baxter Veterans by Race
Baxter Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
Baxter Veterans by Education
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67.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Baxter Employment by Age
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Baxter Employment by Race
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Baxter Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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80.58%
Born in Baxter
98.51%
Native Born
1.49%
Foreign Born
0.70%
Non Citizen
0.80%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.51% of Baxter residents were born in the United States, with 80.58% having been born in Iowa. 0.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Baxter Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,134 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,133 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 1,132 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 1,131 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 1,129 | 25 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 1,104 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 1,106 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 1,105 | 6 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 1,099 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,096 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 1,097 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 1,100 | 0.00% |