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Baxter, MN


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Baxter, Minnesota

Baxter, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 54 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 106 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 5,555.

The People and Families of Baxter

In Baxter, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Baxter people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baxter had a median family income of $55,838. Baxter enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Baxter gave more campaign money ($1,250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Baxter Housing

Owners occupy 91% of the housing units in Baxter. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Baxter is relatively low.

Commuting

In Baxter, 96% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Baxter, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Baxter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Baxter College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Baxter, MN

Comparing Baxter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men32
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone11

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