Baxter, TN is a small town located in Putnam County with a population of 1,629 according to the 2016 census. It has a population density of 491 people per square mile which is significantly higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. There are many businesses and organizations located in Baxter, TN such as Luckys Market, Foleys Barber Shop, and the Baxter Post Office. Year-round outdoor activities available include fishing at Cordell Hull Lake and Cumberland River Kayak Touring. There are also several parks including Miller Park and Jesse Smith Memorial Park which offer hiking trails, playgrounds and picnic areas. Local sporting events can be found at Central High School where they offer basketball, baseball and soccer teams.
The population in Baxter is 1,629. There are 518 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Baxter is 36.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Baxter is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Baxter
- 53.4% are married
- 15.7% are divorced
- 32.9% are married with children
- 22.8% have children, but are single
Race in Baxter
- 90.9% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander