Baxter County's estimated 2026 population is 43,459 with a growth rate of 0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Baxter County is the 16th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 41,511 and has seen a growth of 4.69% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Baxter County includes 92.89% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.89%)
Two or more races (5.22%)
Asian (0.65%)
Native American (0.52%)
Black or African American (0.38%)
Other race (0.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,153 | 92.89% |
| Two or more races | 2,200 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 273 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 219 | 0.52% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 127 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Baxter County's average per capita income is $34,322. Household income levels show a median of $48,427. The poverty rate stands at 14.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $67,223 | $92,412 |
| Families | $61,627 | $82,505 |
| Households | $48,427 | $68,034 |
| Non Families | $31,220 | $42,322 |
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