Baxter County, Arkansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Baxter County
- State
- Arkansas
- FIPS Code
- 05005
- State FIPS
- 05
- County FIPS
- 005
Geography
- Land Area
- 553.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 32.79 sq mi
- Total Area
- 586.72 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.280268
- Longitude
- -92.329949
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 42,169
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 34,655
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 41,006 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,159 | 2.7% |
| White | 39,541 | 93.8% |
| Black | 139 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 121 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 40 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 33,858 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 793 | 2.3% |
| White | 32,753 | 94.5% |
| Black | 196 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 293 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 595 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 42,407
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $48,178
- Poverty Rate
- 15.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,492
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 39,118 | 92.2% |
| Black | 136 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 26,928
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,372 | 12.5% |
| Republican | 14,180 | 52.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,365 | 34.8% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,712 | 47.2% |
| Female | 14,077 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 23,797 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 507 | 1.9% |
| Black | 43 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 15,460
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 13,829 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 41.8% |
| Black | 8 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 63 | 42.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 7,398 | 58.2% |
| Female | 7,984 | 56.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,722 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,293 (19.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,883
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $178,163
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $813
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 7.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.