Baxter Springs, KS Map & Demographics

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Baxter Springs?

Per Capita income in Baxter Springs is $23,249.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Baxter Springs?

Median Family Income in Baxter Springs is $60,139.

Q: What is the Median Household income in Baxter Springs?

Median Household Income in Baxter Springs is $47,727.

Q: What is Income or Wage Gap in Baxter Springs?

Income or Wage Gap in Baxter Springs is 2.0%.Women in Baxter Springs earn 98.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

Q: What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baxter Springs?

Inequality or Gini Index in Baxter Springs is 0.42.

Q: What is the Total Population of Baxter Springs?

Total Population of Baxter Springs is 3,901.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Baxter Springs?

Total Male Population of Baxter Springs is 1,922.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Baxter Springs?

Total Female Population of Baxter Springs is 1,979.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baxter Springs?

There are 97.12 Males per 100 Females in Baxter Springs.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baxter Springs?

There are 102.97 Females per 100 Males in Baxter Springs.

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Baxter Springs Map

Baxter Springs Overview

$23,249

PER CAPITA INCOME

$60,139

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$47,727

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

2.0%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

98.0¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.42

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

3,901

TOTAL POPULATION

1,922

MALE POPULATION

1,979

FEMALE POPULATION

97.12

MALES / 100 FEMALES

102.97

FEMALES / 100 MALES

37.5

MEDIAN AGE

3.4

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.7

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

1,897

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

63.8%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

2.7%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Baxter Springs Zip Codes

66713

Baxter Springs Area Codes

620

Income in Baxter Springs

Income Overview in Baxter Springs

Per Capita Income in Baxter Springs is $23,249, while median incomes of families and households are $60,139 and $47,727 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	3,901	$23,249
Median Family Income	917	$60,139
Mean Family Income	917	$71,830
Median Household Income	1,450	$47,727
Mean Household Income	1,450	$57,748
Income Deficit	917	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	3,901	1.99%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	3,901	98.01¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	3,901	0.42

Earnings by Sex in Baxter Springs

Average Earnings in Baxter Springs are $32,851, $32,992 for men and $32,337 for women, a difference of 2.0%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	970 (47.9%)	$32,992
Female	1,055 (52.1%)	$32,337
Total	2,025 (100.0%)	$32,851

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baxter Springs

The most common earnings brackets in Baxter Springs are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (188 | 19.4%) and $65,000 to $74,999 for women (167 | 15.8%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	66 (6.8%)	86 (8.2%)
$2,500 to $4,999	53 (5.5%)	31 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499	9 (0.9%)	107 (10.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	12 (1.2%)	61 (5.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999	27 (2.8%)	42 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	59 (6.1%)	24 (2.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999	12 (1.2%)	47 (4.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499	58 (6.0%)	56 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999	67 (6.9%)	14 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999	66 (6.8%)	38 (3.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999	188 (19.4%)	88 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999	35 (3.6%)	55 (5.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999	38 (3.9%)	38 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999	80 (8.3%)	17 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999	35 (3.6%)	60 (5.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999	69 (7.1%)	21 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	5 (0.5%)	167 (15.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999	57 (5.9%)	50 (4.7%)
$100,000+	15 (1.5%)	53 (5.0%)
Total	970 (100.0%)	1,055 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baxter Springs

Average earnings in Baxter Springs are $34,195 for men and $37,125 for women, a difference of 7.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,789, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $33,099. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $83,036, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,893.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$33,565	$20,893
High School Diploma	$33,099	$0
College or Associate's Degree	$41,500	$31,739
Bachelor's Degree	$53,789	$67,574
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$34,195	$37,125

Family Income in Baxter Springs

Family Income Brackets in Baxter Springs

According to the Baxter Springs family income data, there are 218 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 10 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	10	1.1%
$10,000 to $14,999	40	4.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	71	7.7%
$25,000 to $34,999	104	11.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	146	15.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	218	23.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	82	8.9%
$100,000 to $149,999	206	22.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	29	3.2%
$200,000+	11	1.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baxter Springs

5-person families (46 | 5.0%) account for the highest median family income in Baxter Springs with $114,231 per family, while 2-person families (444 | 48.4%) have the highest median income of $30,364 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	444 (48.4%)	$60,729
3-Person Families	172 (18.8%)	$31,875
4-Person Families	149 (16.3%)	$96,188
5-Person Families	46 (5.0%)	$114,231
6-Person Families	106 (11.6%)	$58,385
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	917 (100.0%)	$60,139

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baxter Springs

The median family income in Baxter Springs is $60,139, with families comprising 3+ earners (96) having the highest median family income of $115,313, while families with no earners (73) have the lowest median family income of $14,205, accounting for 10.5% and 8.0% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	73 (8.0%)	$14,205
1 Earner	349 (38.1%)	$47,150
2 Earners	399 (43.5%)	$95,607
3+ Earners	96 (10.5%)	$115,313
Total	917 (100.0%)	$60,139

Household Income in Baxter Springs

Household Income Brackets in Baxter Springs

With 297 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Baxter Springs, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 12 households (0.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	126	8.7%
$10,000 to $14,999	141	9.7%
$15,000 to $24,999	102	7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999	210	14.5%
$35,000 to $49,999	187	12.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	297	20.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	107	7.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	241	16.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	29	2.0%
$200,000+	12	0.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Baxter Springs

The median household income in Baxter Springs is $47,727, with the highest median household income of $58,367 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 441 households (30.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $29,615, with 54 households (3.7%) in this group.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	54 (3.7%)	$29,615
25 to 44 Years	441 (30.4%)	$58,367
45 to 64 Years	601 (41.4%)	$53,875
65+ Years	354 (24.4%)	$30,938
Total	1,450 (100.0%)	$47,727

Poverty in Baxter Springs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baxter Springs

With 20.9% poverty level for males and 17.9% for females among the residents of Baxter Springs, 15 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 29 males (100.0%) and 21 females (40.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	29 (20.0%)	28 (24.8%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	15 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	29 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	34 (52.3%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	65 (39.2%)	59 (38.1%)
25 to 34 Years	53 (20.9%)	23 (14.5%)
35 to 44 Years	0 (0.0%)	54 (18.8%)
45 to 54 Years	53 (33.1%)	9 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years	81 (25.2%)	123 (34.0%)
65 to 74 Years	35 (17.9%)	34 (16.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	21 (40.4%)
Total	394 (20.9%)	351 (17.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baxter Springs

According to the poverty statistics in Baxter Springs, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	116 (80.0%)	85 (75.2%)
5 Years	60 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	122 (89.0%)	323 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	44 (100.0%)	31 (100.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	37 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years	31 (47.7%)	55 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	101 (60.8%)	96 (61.9%)
25 to 34 Years	200 (79.0%)	136 (85.5%)
35 to 44 Years	261 (100.0%)	233 (81.2%)
45 to 54 Years	107 (66.9%)	168 (94.9%)
55 to 64 Years	241 (74.8%)	239 (66.0%)
65 to 74 Years	161 (82.1%)	171 (83.4%)
75 Years and over	49 (100.0%)	31 (59.6%)
Total	1,493 (79.1%)	1,605 (82.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baxter Springs

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Baxter Springs show that 9.4% or 64 of the total 678 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 27.0%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	382 (92.7%)	30 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children	92 (73.0%)	34 (27.0%)
3 or 4 Children	140 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	614 (90.6%)	64 (9.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baxter Springs

According to the poverty data in Baxter Springs, 38.5% or 25 single-father households and 24.7% or 43 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (43.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (72.5%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	29 (72.5%)
1 or 2 Children	25 (43.9%)	14 (10.4%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	25 (38.5%)	43 (24.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baxter Springs

The poverty data for Baxter Springs shows that 64 of the married-couple family households (9.4%) and 68 of the single-parent households (28.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (27.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 household (60.4%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	30 (7.3%)	29 (60.4%)
1 or 2 Children	34 (27.0%)	39 (20.4%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	64 (9.4%)	68 (28.4%)

Race in Baxter Springs

The most populous races in Baxter Springs are White / Caucasian (3,461 | 88.7%), Hispanic or Latino (357 | 9.1%), and Two or more Races (290 | 7.4%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	6	0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	357	9.1%
Native / Alaskan	60	1.5%
White / Caucasian	3,461	88.7%
Two or more Races	290	7.4%
Some other Race	84	2.1%
Total	3,901	100.0%

Ancestry in Baxter Springs

The most populous ancestries reported in Baxter Springs are German (652 | 16.7%), American (511 | 13.1%), English (349 | 8.9%), Irish (346 | 8.9%), and Italian (276 | 7.1%), together accounting for 54.7% of all Baxter Springs residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	511	13.1%
Apache	16	0.4%
Australian	14	0.4%
Austrian	4	0.1%
Central American	28	0.7%
Cherokee	162	4.2%
Chippewa	3	0.1%
Choctaw	3	0.1%
Comanche	24	0.6%
Danish	41	1.1%
Dutch	27	0.7%
Eastern European	9	0.2%
English	349	8.9%
European	50	1.3%
French	61	1.6%
French Canadian	22	0.6%
German	652	16.7%
Guatemalan	27	0.7%
Hungarian	18	0.5%
Irish	346	8.9%
Iroquois	3	0.1%
Italian	276	7.1%
Kiowa	9	0.2%
Korean	11	0.3%
Mexican	210	5.4%
Navajo	9	0.2%
Northern European	7	0.2%
Norwegian	7	0.2%
Panamanian	1	0.0%
Polish	33	0.9%
Russian	248	6.4%
Scandinavian	31	0.8%
Scotch-Irish	29	0.7%
Scottish	54	1.4%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Swedish	53	1.4%
Welsh	26	0.7%
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Immigrants in Baxter Springs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Baxter Springs came from Central America (27 | 0.7%), Guatemala (27 | 0.7%), Latin America (27 | 0.7%), Canada (19 | 0.5%), and Europe (6 | 0.2%), together accounting for 2.7% of all Baxter Springs residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Canada	19	0.5%
Central America	27	0.7%
Europe	6	0.2%
Germany	6	0.2%
Guatemala	27	0.7%
Latin America	27	0.7%
Western Europe	6	0.2%
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Sex and Age in Baxter Springs

The most populous age groups in Baxter Springs are 15 to 19 Years (192 | 10.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (255 | 12.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	145 (7.5%)	113 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years	173 (9.0%)	224 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Years	77 (4.0%)	130 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years	192 (10.0%)	167 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years	91 (4.7%)	103 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Years	79 (4.1%)	73 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years	177 (9.2%)	86 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Years	79 (4.1%)	255 (12.9%)
40 to 44 Years	182 (9.5%)	32 (1.6%)
45 to 49 Years	111 (5.8%)	45 (2.3%)
50 to 54 Years	49 (2.5%)	132 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years	160 (8.3%)	195 (9.9%)
60 to 64 Years	162 (8.4%)	167 (8.4%)
65 to 69 Years	112 (5.8%)	167 (8.4%)
70 to 74 Years	84 (4.4%)	38 (1.9%)
75 to 79 Years	24 (1.3%)	31 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.3%)
85 Years and over	25 (1.3%)	15 (0.8%)
Total	1,922 (100.0%)	1,979 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Baxter Springs

Median Family Size in Baxter Springs

The median family size in Baxter Springs is 3.35 persons per family, with married-couple families (678 | 73.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.71 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (174 | 19.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	678 (73.9%)	3.71
Single Male/Father	65 (7.1%)	2.57
Single Female/Mother	174 (19.0%)	2.23
Total Families	917 (100.0%)	3.35

Median Household Size in Baxter Springs

The median household size in Baxter Springs is 2.66 persons per household, with single male/father households (65 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.06 persons per household. non-family households (533 | 36.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	678 (46.8%)	3.79
Single Male/Father	65 (4.5%)	4.06
Single Female/Mother	174 (12.0%)	2.23
Non-family	533 (36.8%)	1.18
Total Households	1,450 (100.0%)	2.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Baxter Springs

Out of a total of 1,450 households in Baxter Springs, 917 (63.2%) are family households, while 533 (36.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 426, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 454.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	454 (31.3%)
2-Person Households	426 (29.4%)	67 (4.6%)
3-Person Households	140 (9.7%)	12 (0.8%)
4-Person Households	170 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	50 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	131 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	917 (63.2%)	533 (36.8%)

Female Fertility in Baxter Springs

Fertility by Age in Baxter Springs

Average fertility rate in Baxter Springs is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 176.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	46 (100.0%)	176.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	46 (100.0%)	60.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baxter Springs

58.7% of women with births (46) in Baxter Springs are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.3% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	27 (58.7%)	19 (41.3%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	27 (58.7%)	19 (41.3%)

Fertility by Education in Baxter Springs

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Baxter Springs

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	12 (26.1%)	95.0
College or Associate's Degree	19 (41.3%)	52.0
Bachelor's Degree	15 (32.6%)	135.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	46 (100.0%)	60.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baxter Springs

41.3% of women with births in Baxter Springs are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	19 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	27 (58.7%)	19 (41.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Baxter Springs

Employment by Class of Employer in Baxter Springs

Among the 1,848 employed individuals in Baxter Springs, private company employees (1,203 | 65.1%), local government employees (227 | 12.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (160 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,203	65.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	50	2.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	87	4.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations	160	8.7%
Local Government Employees	227	12.3%
State Government Employees	85	4.6%
Federal Government Employees	36	1.9%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	1,848	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Baxter Springs

According to the labor force statistics for Baxter Springs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,973), 63.8% or 1,897 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 51 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 97.6% or 535 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.7% or 41 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	188 (64.2%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	168 (86.6%)	7 (4.2%)
25 to 29 Years	102 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	182 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	535 (97.6%)	41 (7.7%)
45 to 54 Years	182 (54.0%)	3 (1.6%)
55 to 59 Years	209 (58.9%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	129 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	166 (41.4%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	37 (36.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,897 (63.8%)	51 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baxter Springs

According to labor force statistics for Baxter Springs, 67.5% of individuals (1,339) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,984) are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 44 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.2% or 346 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.6% or 44 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	162 (52.8%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	249 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	582 (71.8%)	62 (7.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	346 (84.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,339 (67.5%)	65 (3.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Baxter Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baxter Springs are Health Diagnosing & Treating (223 | 12.2%), Health Technologists (187 | 10.2%), Community & Social Service (161 | 8.8%), Education Instruction & Library (101 | 5.5%), and Management (75 | 4.1%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baxter Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (68.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (48.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (25.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (89.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	51 (68.0%)	24 (32.0%)
Business & Financial	15 (21.4%)	55 (78.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	20 (12.4%)	141 (87.6%)
Education, Arts & Media	5 (25.0%)	15 (75.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	101 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	15 (48.4%)	16 (51.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	33 (14.8%)	190 (85.2%)
Health Technologists	19 (10.2%)	168 (89.8%)
Total (Category)	119 (22.5%)	410 (77.5%)
Total (Overall)	878 (48.0%)	952 (52.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Baxter Springs are Food Preparation & Serving (116 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (95 | 5.2%), Healthcare Support (74 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (40 | 2.2%), and Personal Care & Service (32 | 1.8%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Baxter Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (56.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.7%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	74 (100.0%)
Security & Protection	40 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	56 (48.3%)	60 (51.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	64 (67.4%)	31 (32.6%)
Personal Care & Service	14 (43.8%)	18 (56.2%)
Total (Category)	174 (48.7%)	183 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)	878 (48.0%)	952 (52.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Baxter Springs are Office & Administration (218 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (125 | 6.8%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	38 (30.4%)	87 (69.6%)
Office & Administration	39 (17.9%)	179 (82.1%)
Total (Category)	77 (22.5%)	266 (77.5%)
Total (Overall)	878 (48.0%)	952 (52.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Baxter Springs are Construction & Extraction (59 | 3.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (50 | 2.7%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	50 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	109 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	878 (48.0%)	952 (52.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Baxter Springs are Production (313 | 17.1%), Material Moving (113 | 6.2%), and Transportation (66 | 3.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	234 (74.8%)	79 (25.2%)
Transportation	66 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	99 (87.6%)	14 (12.4%)
Total (Category)	399 (81.1%)	93 (18.9%)
Total (Overall)	878 (48.0%)	952 (52.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Baxter Springs

Employment Industries in Baxter Springs

The major employment industries in Baxter Springs include Health Care & Social Assistance (359 | 19.6%), Manufacturing (348 | 19.0%), Educational Services (209 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (188 | 10.3%), and Public Administration (100 | 5.5%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Baxter Springs

The Baxter Springs industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80.5%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	70 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	269 (77.3%)	79 (22.7%)
Wholesale Trade	54 (62.1%)	33 (37.9%)
Retail Trade	100 (53.2%)	88 (46.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing	36 (81.8%)	8 (18.2%)
Utilities	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	22 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	13 (52.0%)	12 (48.0%)
Professional & Scientific	15 (62.5%)	9 (37.5%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	12 (42.9%)	16 (57.1%)
Educational Services	64 (30.6%)	145 (69.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	70 (19.5%)	289 (80.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	18 (26.5%)	50 (73.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services	40 (43.0%)	53 (57.0%)
Public Administration	55 (55.0%)	45 (45.0%)
Total	878 (48.0%)	952 (52.0%)

Education in Baxter Springs

School Enrollment in Baxter Springs

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,024 students in Baxter Springs are elementary school (317 | 31.0%), high school (247 | 24.1%), and middle school (160 | 15.6%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	64	6.2%
Kindergarten	98	9.6%
Elementary School	317	31.0%
Middle School	160	15.6%
High School	247	24.1%
College / Undergraduate	138	13.5%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	1,024	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baxter Springs

Out of a total of 1,024 students who are enrolled in schools in Baxter Springs, 66 (6.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 958 (93.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 8 (18.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 207 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	55 (85.9%)	9 (14.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old	350 (92.3%)	29 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	207 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	186 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	112 (84.9%)	20 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	35 (81.4%)	8 (18.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	958 (93.6%)	66 (6.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baxter Springs

Science & technology (156 | 34.1%), liberal arts & history (76 | 16.6%), education (45 | 9.9%), psychology (39 | 8.5%), and business (37 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 457 individuals in Baxter Springs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	29	6.4%
Physical & Health Sciences	6	1.3%
Psychology	39	8.5%
Social Sciences	34	7.4%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	156	34.1%
Business	37	8.1%
Education	45	9.9%
Literature & Languages	14	3.1%
Liberal Arts & History	76	16.6%
Visual & Performing Arts	3	0.7%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	18	3.9%
Total	457	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Baxter Springs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baxter Springs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Baxter Springs are males with 2 vehicles (436, accounting for 50.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (432, making up 46.0%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	13 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	71 (8.3%)	161 (17.0%)
2 Vehicles	436 (50.6%)	432 (45.6%)
3 Vehicles	137 (15.9%)	191 (20.2%)
4 Vehicles	193 (22.4%)	151 (16.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	11 (1.3%)	12 (1.3%)
Total	861 (100.0%)	947 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Baxter Springs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Baxter Springs are 20 to 24 minutes (517 commuters, 29.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (363 commuters, 20.5%), and 5 to 9 minutes (210 commuters, 11.9%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	173	9.8%
5 to 9 Minutes	210	11.9%
10 to 14 Minutes	99	5.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	145	8.2%
20 to 24 Minutes	517	29.2%
25 to 29 Minutes	175	9.9%
30 to 34 Minutes	363	20.5%
35 to 39 Minutes	31	1.8%
40 to 44 Minutes	21	1.2%
45 to 59 Minutes	15	0.9%
60 to 89 Minutes	0	0.0%
90 or more Minutes	19	1.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Baxter Springs

The most common commute times in Baxter Springs are 20 to 24 minutes (228 commuters, 27.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (289 commuters, 31.3%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	117 (13.9%)	56 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes	45 (5.3%)	165 (17.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes	27 (3.2%)	72 (7.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes	87 (10.3%)	58 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes	228 (27.0%)	289 (31.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes	92 (10.9%)	83 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	209 (24.8%)	154 (16.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes	11 (1.3%)	10 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes	9 (1.1%)	6 (0.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	19 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baxter Springs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Baxter Springs are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (176, 20.8%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (183, 19.8%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	10 (1.2%)	6 (0.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	153 (18.1%)	31 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	66 (7.8%)	75 (8.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	77 (9.1%)	151 (16.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	24 (2.8%)	183 (19.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	92 (10.9%)	55 (5.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	16 (1.9%)	118 (12.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	59 (7.0%)	68 (7.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	37 (4.4%)	41 (4.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	40 (4.7%)	65 (7.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	46 (5.4%)	36 (3.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	176 (20.8%)	39 (4.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	48 (5.7%)	55 (5.9%)
Total	844 (100.0%)	924 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Baxter Springs

Occupancy by Ownership in Baxter Springs

Of the total 1,450 dwellings in Baxter Springs, owner-occupied units account for 977 (67.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 473 (32.6%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	977	67.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	473	32.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,450	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Baxter Springs

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	454	31.3%
2-Person Household	493	34.0%
3-Person Household	152	10.5%
4+ Person Household	351	24.2%
Total Housing Units	1,450	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baxter Springs

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	270 (59.5%)	184 (40.5%)
2-Person Household	374 (75.9%)	119 (24.1%)
3-Person Household	97 (63.8%)	55 (36.2%)
4+ Person Household	236 (67.2%)	115 (32.8%)
Total Housing Units	977 (67.4%)	473 (32.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baxter Springs

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	55 (43.3%)	72 (56.7%)
High School Diploma	203 (55.8%)	161 (44.2%)
College/Associate Degree	594 (72.1%)	230 (27.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	125 (92.6%)	10 (7.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baxter Springs

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	220	15.2%
35 to 44 Years	275	19.0%
45 to 54 Years	181	12.5%
55 to 64 Years	420	29.0%
65 to 74 Years	286	19.7%
75 to 84 Years	28	1.9%
85 Years and Over	40	2.8%
Total	1,450	100.0%

Housing Finances in Baxter Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Baxter Springs

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	977 (67.4%)	$59,632
Renter-Occupied	473 (32.6%)	$30,586
Average	1,450 (100.0%)	$47,727

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baxter Springs

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	24 (2.5%)	47 (9.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999	55 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	21 (2.1%)	119 (25.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999	27 (2.8%)	19 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	26 (2.7%)	30 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999	164 (16.8%)	46 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	83 (8.5%)	104 (22.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	222 (22.7%)	75 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999	99 (10.1%)	9 (1.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	227 (23.2%)	13 (2.8%)
$150,000 or more	29 (3.0%)	11 (2.3%)
Total	977 (100.0%)	473 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baxter Springs

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	43 (4.4%)	21 (4.4%)
$300 to $499	186 (19.0%)	75 (15.9%)
$500 to $799	337 (34.5%)	152 (32.1%)
$800 to $999	203 (20.8%)	145 (30.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499	160 (16.4%)	37 (7.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999	48 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	977 (100.0%)	473 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Baxter Springs

Housing Structures in Baxter Springs

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,276	88.0%
Single Unit, Attached	9	0.6%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	33	2.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	10	0.7%
10 or more Apartments	86	5.9%
Mobile Home / Other	36	2.5%
Total	1,450	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baxter Springs

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	950 (74.5%)	326 (25.6%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	86 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	27 (75.0%)	9 (25.0%)
Total	977 (67.4%)	473 (32.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baxter Springs

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	0 (0.0%)	60 (12.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms	360 (36.8%)	181 (38.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms	330 (33.8%)	189 (40.0%)
8 or more Rooms	287 (29.4%)	10 (2.1%)
Total	977 (100.0%)	473 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baxter Springs

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	761 (77.9%)	150 (31.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	161 (16.5%)	323 (68.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	55 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	977 (100.0%)	473 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Baxter Springs

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	86 (8.8%)	116 (24.5%)
1 Vehicle	180 (18.4%)	191 (40.4%)
2 Vehicles	407 (41.7%)	111 (23.5%)
3 or more Vehicles	304 (31.1%)	55 (11.6%)
Total	977 (100.0%)	473 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Baxter Springs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Baxter Springs

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	481	496
Median Property Value	$82,900	$89,500
Median Household Income	$58,808	$29
Monthly Housing Costs	$517	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$996	$9

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baxter Springs

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	141 (29.3%)	44 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999	174 (36.2%)	267 (53.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999	166 (34.5%)	185 (37.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	481 (100.0%)	496 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baxter Springs

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	79 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	48 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	40 (8.3%)	26 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999	50 (10.4%)	124 (25.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	139 (28.9%)	33 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	54 (11.2%)	83 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999	71 (14.8%)	45 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	156 (31.5%)
Total	481 (100.0%)	496 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baxter Springs

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	238 (49.5%)	61,354 (12,369.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x	111 (23.1%)	340 (68.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x	61 (12.7%)	126 (25.4%)
4.0x or more	47 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	481 (100.0%)	496 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baxter Springs

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	169 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	207 (43.0%)	45 (9.1%)
$800 to $1,499	105 (21.8%)	244 (49.2%)
Total	481 (100.0%)	496 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Baxter Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baxter Springs

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	266 (81.4%)	61 (18.6%)
6 to 18 Years	772 (90.8%)	78 (9.2%)
19 to 25 Years	168 (62.2%)	102 (37.8%)
26 to 34 Years	239 (62.9%)	141 (37.1%)
35 to 44 Years	452 (85.3%)	78 (14.7%)
45 to 54 Years	260 (77.1%)	77 (22.9%)
55 to 64 Years	541 (79.1%)	143 (20.9%)
65 to 74 Years	401 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3,200 (82.5%)	680 (17.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baxter Springs

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	266 (81.4%)	61 (18.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	772 (90.8%)	78 (9.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	168 (62.2%)	102 (37.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baxter Springs

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	303 (51.5%)	285 (48.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999	828 (85.8%)	137 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	917 (93.8%)	61 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	331 (97.4%)	9 (2.6%)
$100,000 and over	775 (80.5%)	188 (19.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baxter Springs

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	115 (35.2%)	181 (55.3%)
6 to 18 Years	283 (33.3%)	545 (64.1%)
19 to 25 Years	54 (20.0%)	126 (46.7%)
25 to 34 Years	42 (11.1%)	227 (59.7%)
35 to 44 Years	40 (7.5%)	423 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years	95 (28.2%)	195 (57.9%)
55 to 64 Years	115 (16.8%)	434 (63.4%)
65 to 74 Years	401 (100.0%)	176 (43.9%)
75 Years and over	101 (100.0%)	38 (37.6%)
Total	1,246 (32.1%)	2,345 (60.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baxter Springs

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	86 (25.0%)	20 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years	16 (3.6%)	5 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years	128 (17.2%)	174 (21.5%)
65 to 74 Years	65 (33.2%)	52 (25.4%)
75 Years and over	49 (100.0%)	39 (75.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Baxter Springs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Baxter Springs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	37 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years	46 (6.2%)	10 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years	29 (14.8%)	13 (6.3%)
75 Years and over	49 (100.0%)	17 (32.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Baxter Springs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years	56 (7.5%)	54 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years	14 (7.1%)	7 (3.4%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	9 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Baxter Springs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	38 (11.1%)	20 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years	16 (3.6%)	5 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years	73 (9.8%)	99 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years	35 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	17 (32.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Baxter Springs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	7 (1.6%)	5 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years	57 (7.7%)	167 (20.7%)
65 to 74 Years	50 (25.5%)	45 (22.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	33 (63.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Baxter Springs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	36 (4.9%)	90 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years	36 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Baxter Springs

Computing Device Access in Baxter Springs

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	830	57.2%
Smartphone	1,226	84.6%
Tablet	716	49.4%
No Computing Device	167	11.5%
Total	1,450	100.0%

Internet Access in Baxter Springs

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	11	0.8%
Broadband Home	888	61.2%
Cellular Data Only	240	16.6%
Satellite Internet	114	7.9%
No Internet	269	18.5%
Total	1,450	100.0%

Baxter Springs Summary

Baxter Springs, Kansas is a small city located in Cherokee County in the southeastern corner of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Spring River, which is a tributary of the Neosho River. The city is located approximately 10 miles north of the Oklahoma border and is part of the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area. The population of Baxter Springs was 4,238 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Cherokee County.

History

Baxter Springs was founded in 1847 by George Baxter, a former Missouri state senator. The city was originally known as Baxter Springs Station, and was a stop on the Butterfield Overland Mail route. During the Civil War, the city was a major supply center for the Union Army and was the site of several battles. In 1863, the Battle of Baxter Springs was fought in the city, and was the first battle in which African-American troops fought for the Union.

In the late 19th century, Baxter Springs became a major center for the cattle industry, and was known as the "Cattle Capital of Kansas". The city was also a major stop on the Ozark Trail, a popular route for travelers heading west.

Geography

Baxter Springs is located at 37°1'25" North, 94°44'25" West (37.02361, -94.74028). The city is situated on the banks of the Spring River, which is a tributary of the Neosho River. The city is located approximately 10 miles north of the Oklahoma border and is part of the Joplin, Missouri metropolitan area.

The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in the Ozark Plateau region of the state, and is characterized by rolling hills and wooded areas.

Economy

Baxter Springs is a small city with a diverse economy. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including a steel mill, a paper mill, and a plastics plant. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Baxter Springs Heritage Center, which is a museum dedicated to the history of the city. The city is also home to the Baxter Springs Independent School District, which serves the city and surrounding areas.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 4,238 people, 1,717 households, and 1,093 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,006.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 8.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $16,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Baxter Springs?

Per Capita income in Baxter Springs is $23,249.

What is the Median Family Income in Baxter Springs?

Median Family Income in Baxter Springs is $60,139.

What is the Median Household income in Baxter Springs?

Median Household Income in Baxter Springs is $47,727.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Baxter Springs?

Income or Wage Gap in Baxter Springs is 2.0%.

Women in Baxter Springs earn 98.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baxter Springs?

Inequality or Gini Index in Baxter Springs is 0.42.

What is the Total Population of Baxter Springs?

Total Population of Baxter Springs is 3,901.

What is the Total Male Population of Baxter Springs?

Total Male Population of Baxter Springs is 1,922.

What is the Total Female Population of Baxter Springs?

Total Female Population of Baxter Springs is 1,979.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baxter Springs?

There are 97.12 Males per 100 Females in Baxter Springs.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baxter Springs?

There are 102.97 Females per 100 Males in Baxter Springs.

What is the Median Population Age in Baxter Springs?

Median Population Age in Baxter Springs is 37.5 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Baxter Springs

Average Family Size in Baxter Springs is 3.4 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Baxter Springs

Average Household Size in Baxter Springs is 2.7 People.

How Large is the Labor Force in Baxter Springs?

There are 1,897 People in the Labor Forcein in Baxter Springs.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Baxter Springs?

63.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Baxter Springs.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Baxter Springs?

Unemployment Rate in Baxter Springs is 2.7%.