Baxter, Tennessee

Baxter is a town in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,365 at the 2010 census.[7] It is part of the Cookeville, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Baxter, Tennessee
Town
Railroad tracks and Broad Street (right)
Location of Baxter in Putnam County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°9′18″N 85°38′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyPutnam
Established1890s[1]
Incorporated1915[2]
Named forJere Baxter[2]
Area
 • Total3.14 sq mi (8.14 km2)
 • Land3.14 sq mi (8.14 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,027 ft (313 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,365
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
1,531
 • Density486.96/sq mi (188.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38544
Area code(s)931
FIPS code47-03680[5]
GNIS feature ID1304999[6]
Websitecityofbaxter.com

Geography

Baxter is located at 36°9′18″N 85°38′11″W (36.155012, -85.636365).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.

Baxter was affected by the Tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2020.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920521—
19305413.8%
19405766.5%
195086149.5%
1960853−0.9%
19701,22944.1%
19801,41114.8%
19901,289−8.6%
20001,279−0.8%
20101,3656.7%
2019 (est.)1,531[4]12.2%
Sources:[9][10]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,279 people, 548 households, and 357 families residing in the town. The population density was 690.4 people per square mile (266.9/km2). There were 618 housing units at an average density of 333.6 per square mile (129.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.89% White, 0.70% Native American, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 548 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the town, the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,078, and the median income for a family was $30,083. Males had a median income of $21,731 versus $19,118 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,708. About 19.2% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under the age of 18 and 17.7% of those 65 and older.

Education

Baxter is served by the Putnam County School District with Upperman High School as the local high school.

References
  1. Solon Wayne Lowe, "History of Baxter Archived 2012-09-17 at the Wayback Machine." Retrieved: 27 January 2013.
  2. Larry Miller, Tennessee Place Names (Indiana University Press, 2001), p. 14.
  3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  7. Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Certified Population of Tennessee Incorporated Municipalities and Counties Archived 2014-06-30 at the Wayback Machine, State of Tennessee official website, 14 July 2011. Retrieved: 6 December 2013.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-03-04.
  10. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
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