Baxter Springs, KS is a small town located in Cherokee County with a population of 3,910 as of 2019. The population density is 1,237 people per square mile. There are a variety of businesses and organizations that make Baxter Springs unique. Local businesses include Downtown Drug Store, an old-fashioned soda fountain, and Gary’s Place Bakery for fresh baked goods. Other local organizations include the Baxter Springs Historical Museum which commemorates the town's history, Stilwell Memorial Library for books and resources, and the Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum which showcases artifacts from local historical events. Residents can also enjoy year-round outdoor activities like hiking at Big Hill Lake Park or fishing on Spring River. Baxter Springs also has several sports teams including baseball teams such as the Baxter Springs Lions Club, softball teams such as the Warriors Softball Team, and basketball teams like the Baxter Bulls Basketball Team who all play in various tournaments throughout the year.
The population in Baxter Springs is 3,910. There are 1,242 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Baxter Springs is 40.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Baxter Springs is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Baxter Springs
- 52.1% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 36.1% are married with children
- 10.0% have children, but are single
Race in Baxter Springs
- 83.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 5.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 5.3% Two or more races
- 2.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander