Baxter, TN

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Baxter

Neighborhood

Putnam, TN

Window Cliff Estates / Bussell

Lafayette / Silver Point

Amber Meadows / Huntland

Nameless / Shady Grove

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Baxter

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.9%

Households with Children

29.9%

School Enrollment K-12

168

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.6%
School Age (5-17): 16.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 22.3%
Working Age (35-54): 25.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.3%
Seniors (65+): 19.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 11.0%
High School / GED: 50.4%
Some College or Associate's: 21.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.9%
Single Parents: 14.0%
Couples & Adults: 38.1%
Living Alone: 32.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 2.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.7%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.6%
High School (9-12): 4.3%
College / Graduate: 2.6%
Not Enrolled: 79.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources