Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Baxter, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,966

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.9%8,507

Hispanic/Latino

3.4%301

Two or More

1.2%105

Asian

0.3%27

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%24

Black

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%180

High School Diploma

18.6%1,186

Some College (<1 yr)

11.3%721

Some College (1+ yr)

11.5%736

Associate's Degree

14.1%899

Bachelor's Degree

23.9%1,523

Master's Degree

11.5%735

Professional Degree

1.9%120

Doctorate

1.1%69

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

38.3%

Graduate+

14.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$324,100

Median Renti

$1,154

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%2,498

Renter-Occupied

37.4%1,492

Total Units

4,089

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

2.4%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,688

Mean Household Incomei

$93,519

Per Capita Incomei

$42,530

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

4,606

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

108

Avg. Tenant Renti

$453/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes99% occupied$453/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,688/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

78%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

22%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

7% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

605(8.4% of civilian adults)