Baxter County Summary

Life in Baxter County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Baxter County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Baxter County:

  • The population in Baxter County is 41,801.

  • The median home value in Baxter County is $210,962.

  • The median income in Baxter County is $47,403.

  • The median rent in Baxter County is $810.

  • The unemployment rate in Baxter County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Baxter County is 13.5%.

  • The average high in Baxter County is 75.3° and there are 101.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Baxter County

List Of Cities & Towns in Baxter County

Mountain Home, AR Population 12,876

Gassville, AR Population 2,466

Midway, AR Population 1,226

Cotter, AR Population 1,004

Lakeview, AR Population 949

Norfork, AR Population 554

Salesville, AR Population 492

Briarcliff, AR Population 209

Big Flat, AR Population 64

Map Of Baxter County

Baxter County, AR Weather

  • The average high in Baxter County is 75.3°.

  • There are 81.88 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.9 inches of rain each year with 2.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:37 hours of sun each day in Baxter County.

StatBaxter County
Mean High75.3
Nice Days81.88
Rainfall101.9
Snowfall2.9
Sunny_hours5:37
75.3°
Average High
101.9
Inches of Rain

Baxter County Photos

Baxter County Arkansas Courthouse
Source: Public Domain
C D Wright By David Shankbone
Source: Wikipedia User David Shankbone | GFDL

Baxter County Demographics

Population over time in Baxter County

The current population in Baxter County is 41,801. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 41,476 -0.5%
2021 41,673 0.6%
2020 41,427 -

Gender in Baxter County

  • Baxter County is 51.1% female with 21,368 female residents.

  • Baxter County is 48.9% male with 20,433 male residents.

Female
51.1% (21,368)
Male
48.9% (20,433)
Gender Baxter County AR USA
Female 51.1% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Baxter County

Baxter County is:

  • 92.0% White with 38,471 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 100 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 181 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 230 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 18 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 1,675 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.7% Hispanic with 1,118 Hispanic residents.

White
92.0% (38,471)
African American
0.2% (100)
American Indian
0.4% (181)
Asian
0.6% (230)
Hawaiian
0.0% (18)
Other
0.0% (8)
Two Or More
4.0% (1,675)
Hispanic
2.7% (1,118)

Table: Baxter County By Race

Race Baxter County AR USA
White 92.0% 69.7% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 15.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.4% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 4.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.7% 8.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Baxter County, Arkansas

  • 5.3% of households in Baxter County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Baxter County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Baxter County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.8% of households in Baxter County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Baxter County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.2% of households in Baxter County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Baxter County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Baxter County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Baxter County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Baxter County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (2,213)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (1,503)
$15,000 to $24,999
14.7% (6,146)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.8% (5,366)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.8% (7,025)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.2% (8,438)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (4,324)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.3% (3,872)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.2% (1,340)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (1,569)
Income Baxter County AR USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 6.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 14.7% 10.2% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.8% 10.0% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.8% 13.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.2% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.3% 13.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 5.6% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 5.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Baxter County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Baxter County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Baxter County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Baxter County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Baxter County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Baxter County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Baxter County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Baxter County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Baxter County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Baxter County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (418)
9-12th Grade
8% (3,344)
High School / GED
35% (14,630)
Some College
25% (10,450)
Associate's Degree
12% (5,016)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (5,434)
Master's Degree
4% (1,672)
Professional Degree
1% (418)
Doctorate Degree
1% (418)
Education Baxter County AR USA
< 9th Grade 0% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 35% 34% 26%
Some College 25% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 1% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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