Baxter County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,407 | — | #1,159 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,452 | -35.5% | #2,859 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.4 years | +32.1% | #160 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $174,600 | -38.1% | #1,715 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $846 | -27.3% | #1,777 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +23.0% | #2,040 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baxter County has a population of 42,407, making it the #1,159 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.4 years, which is 32.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Baxter County is $48,452, ranking #2,859 out of 3,222 counties — 35.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Baxter County is $174,600 (-38.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $846/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.2%.
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93.0% of residents in Baxter County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Baxter County, Arkansas
Baxter County, Arkansas has a total population of 42,407, making it the 1,159th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baxter County is 51.4 years, which is 32.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baxter County is $48,452, which ranks #2,859 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Baxter County is $174,600, 38.1% below the national median. Renters in Baxter County pay a median gross rent of $846 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baxter County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.
Baxter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.9%).
All data for Baxter County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.