Baxter Springs is a city located in Cherokee County Kansas. Baxter Springs has a 2024 population of 3,813. Baxter Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,881 in 2020.
The average household income in Baxter Springs is $63,007 with a poverty rate of 19.7%. The median age in Baxter Springs is 38.2 years: 41 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baxter Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,441 | 89.08% |
| Two or more races | 156 | 4.04% |
| Other race | 137 | 3.55% |
| Native American | 81 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 41 | 1.06% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,433 | 2.66 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 778 | 3.62 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 515 | 1.22 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 96 | 2.11 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 44 | 3.75 | 97.7 | 2.3 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 303 | 12.11% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 8.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 385 | 15.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 2.64% |
| High School Graduate | 679 | 27.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 805 | 32.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,191 | 1,915 | 384 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 81 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 42 | 5 |
| Native American | 66 | 66 | 9 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,947 | $56,212 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,712 | $32,788 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,955 | $36,128 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,540 | $36,037 | $37,244 |
| Some College | $37,679 | $42,379 | $30,893 |
$36,540
Average Earnings
$36,037
Average Male
$37,244
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.92% of Baxter Springs residents speak only English, while 3.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,176 | 523 | 16.47% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 156 | 52.7% |
| Multiple | 153 | 84 | 54.9% |
| Native | 81 | 14 | 17.28% |
19.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.47%
Male Poverty Rate
17.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baxter Springs is Multiple, with 54.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baxter Springs is White, with 16.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.33% |
| High School | 27.22% |
| Some College | 15.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 77.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Male Employed | 11.69% |
| Female Employed | 11.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,031 | $78,190 |
| Households | $60,139 | $63,007 |
| Married Families | $70,994 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,234 | $29,722 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
167
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 5.09% |
| Other Race | 32 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2.68% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.73%
Born in Baxter Springs
97.64%
Native Born
2.36%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
97.64% of Baxter Springs residents were born in the United States, with 36.73% having been born in Kansas. 0.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,728 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 3,745 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2027 | 3,762 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2026 | 3,779 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2025 | 3,796 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2024 | 3,813 | -17 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 3,830 | 8 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 3,822 | -38 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 3,860 | -21 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 3,881 | -60 | -1.52% |
| 2019 | 3,941 | 10 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 3,931 | -30 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 3,961 | -29 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 3,990 | -55 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 4,045 | -43 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 4,088 | -28 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 4,116 | -63 | -1.51% |
| 2012 | 4,179 | -35 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 4,214 | -31 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 4,245 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,602 | 251 | 5.77% |
| 1990 | 4,351 | -422 | -8.84% |
| 1980 | 4,773 | 284 | 6.33% |
| 1970 | 4,489 | -9 | -0.2% |
| 1960 | 4,498 | -149 | -3.21% |
| 1950 | 4,647 | -274 | -5.57% |
| 1940 | 4,921 | 380 | 8.37% |
| 1930 | 4,541 | 933 | 25.86% |
| 1920 | 3,608 | -120 | -3.22% |