Baxter County, Arkansas

Total Population: 42,150

County Seat: Mountain Home

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Median Home Value

$165,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$48,427

Across all households

Median Age

51.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.6%
Two or More Races4.2%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%

Under 18 Years

17.7%

65 Years and Over

31.1%

Male

48.7%

Female

51.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

7.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$48,427

Mean Household Income

$68,034

Per Capita Income

$30,900

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.6%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$165,400

Median Rent

$866/mo

Total Housing Units

22,836

Owner-Occupied

75.0%

Renter-Occupied

25.0%

Vacancy Rate

15.5%

Married Couple Households

48.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.7%

Average Household Size

2.16

Broadband Internet Access

85.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 05005.