BAXTER, TENNESSEE
'Baxter' is a town located in Putnam County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,279.
Baxter is located at 36°9'18" North, 85°38'11" West (36.155012, -85.636365).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
As of the census of 2000, there are exactly 1,279 people, 548 households, and 357 families residing in the town. The population density is 266.9/km² (690.4/mi²). There are 618 housing units at an average density of 129.0/km² (333.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.89% White, 0.00% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 548 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 31.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $25,078, and the median income for a family is $30,083. Males have a median income of $21,731 versus $19,118 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,708. 23.3% of the population and 19.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.2% of those under the age of 18 and 17.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
★ City of Baxter
★ Baxter Branch Library
★ Upperman High School
★ Cornerstone Middle School
★ Baxter Elementary School
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Geography
Baxter is located at 36°9'18" North, 85°38'11" West (36.155012, -85.636365).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²). 4.8 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are exactly 1,279 people, 548 households, and 357 families residing in the town. The population density is 266.9/km² (690.4/mi²). There are 618 housing units at an average density of 129.0/km² (333.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.89% White, 0.00% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 1.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 548 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% are married couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% are non-families. 31.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.94.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $25,078, and the median income for a family is $30,083. Males have a median income of $21,731 versus $19,118 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,708. 23.3% of the population and 19.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 28.2% of those under the age of 18 and 17.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
★ City of Baxter
★ Baxter Branch Library
★ Upperman High School
★ Cornerstone Middle School
★ Baxter Elementary School
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