Baxter County's estimated 2026 population is 43,105 with a growth rate of 0.29% 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 3.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 51.4 years
Female: 53.2 years
Male: 49.5 years
There are 34,898 adults, (13,140 of whom are seniors) in Baxter County.
Female: 21,652 (51.1%)
Male: 20,755 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Baxter County includes 92.24% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,118 | 92.24% |
| Two or more races | 2,452 | 5.78% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 230 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 171 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
Baxter County's average per capita income is $36,225. Household income levels show a median of $48,452. The poverty rate stands at 15.49%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,806 | $97,845 |
| Families | $65,448 | $85,544 |
| Households | $48,452 | $71,486 |
| Non Families | $32,517 | $45,986 |
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