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Demographic Profile

Baxter County

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Snapshot

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Total Population
41801
CAGR (2011-2025)
0.08 %
Median Age
52.1 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
31.1 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
41801
Sex Ratio
95.6 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.08 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Baxter County, AR, exhibits a notably high median age of 52.1 years, significantly above the state average of 38.4 years, indicating an aging population. With 31.1% of residents aged 65 and older, Baxter has one of the highest proportions of seniors in Arkansas, contributing to an age dependency ratio of 94.9, which is also among the highest in the state. Despite a modest population growth rate of 0.8% over the past year, this contrasts with more dynamic counties like Benton and Washington, which have experienced much higher growth rates, suggesting Baxter may face challenges in attracting younger residents.

Dependency Rate
94.9 %
Median Age
52.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
31.1 %
Active Aging Index
220.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
60.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
19021
Married-couple Household
9420
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.12 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.99 %
Average Household Size
2.18 p
Average Family Size
2.74 p
Household with Children (%)
20.4 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
49.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
17.4 %
Now Married
57.2 %
Widowed
11.3 %
Divorced
14.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
95.2 %
Two or More Races
4.8 %
Non-White
6.5 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
2.7 %
White
39074
Black
100
Asian
230
Native American
237
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
39074
Native US Citizen (%)
6.5 %
Born in Arkansas (%)
38.5 %
Born in Other State (%)
58.8 %
Foreign Born (%)
2.2 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
68.7 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
14.7 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
37.2 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
60.4 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
2.4 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
90
Number of Adherents
20363
Adherents (% of Total Population)
48.7 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
46.6 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
5808
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
18.2 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 32609
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 29105
Median Income College Grads
$ 42558
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 58482
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
44.5 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
19.4 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 47403
Household Income (Median)
$ 66193
Per Capita Income
$ 30264
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
40.7 %
Gini Index
0.4592*
Poverty Rate
13.5 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov