Baxter is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Baxter has a 2026 population of 9,438. Baxter is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 8.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,682 in 2020.
The median household income in Baxter is $70,688 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in Baxter is 43.1 years: 41.5 years for males, and 45.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.0 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.1 years
Female: 45.2 years
Male: 41.5 years
There are 7,193 adults, (2,095 of whom are seniors) in Baxter.
Female: 4,646 (51.8%)
Male: 4,320 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Baxter includes 95% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,518 | 95% |
| Two or more races | 337 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.27% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.02% |
Baxter 's average per capita income is $54,778. Household income levels show a median of $70,688. The poverty rate stands at 13.09%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $125,532 | - |
| Families | $99,135 | $115,058 |
| Households | $70,688 | $93,519 |
| Non Families | $47,679 | $59,386 |
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