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Baxter, MN vs Whitefish, MT

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- Whitefish is 0% more densely populated than Baxter.
- People are 4.7% less likely to be married in Whitefish.
- The Median Age is 2.2 years younger in Whitefish.
 Baxter, MNWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock7,783329,725,481
 Female Population50.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
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 Population - 20107,653  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,032285,036,114
 Population - 19903,695  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock73.2%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now129.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,168.893.4
 Land Area18.9  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock5.4264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Baxter, MNWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.2%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock2.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock3.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 348.4%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock16.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5413.0%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.4%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Baxter, MNWhitefish, MTUnited States
 White95.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.0%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races1.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock1.7%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Baxter, MNWhitefish, MTUnited States
 Married Population52.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.4%50.2%
 Never Married26.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.7%10.8%
 Widowed10.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.212.60
 Households3,452  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,84280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock47.1%42.9%
 Non Family Households1,234  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Baxter    3 Reviews

Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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