Baxter, MN Demographics

A map of Baxter's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,507	7,924	94.9%	92.0%
Hispanic	301	131	3.4%	1.5%
Multiracial	105	296	1.2%	3.4%
Asian	27	107	0.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	24	97	0.3%	1.1%
Black	2	57	0.0%	0.7%

Baxter, Minnesota has an estimated population of 8,966, an increase from the 8,612 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 3.4% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baxter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baxter has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baxter, that probability was 15.2% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baxter is ranked the 111th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Baxter was ranked the 111th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baxter's White Population

8,507 residents of Baxter, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baxter is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Baxter ranks 329th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baxter's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Baxter's population has increased from 92.0% to 94.9%.

Baxter is more White than neighboring Brainerd (91.5% White). Baxter is less White than neighboring East Gull Lake (96.7% White), Nisswa (96.2% White), Merrifield (100% White), and Lake Shore (96.6% White).

Baxter's Black Population

2 residents of Baxter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baxter is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Baxter ranks 348th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baxter's Black population has declined by an estimated 96.5%. Black residents' share of Baxter's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Baxter is less Black than neighboring Brainerd (0.8% Black), Nisswa (1.2% Black), and Lake Shore (0.2% Black).

Baxter's Asian Population

27 residents of Baxter, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baxter is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Baxter ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baxter's Asian population has declined by an estimated 74.8%. Asian residents' share of Baxter's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Baxter is more Asian than neighboring Brainerd (0.1% Asian), Nisswa (0% Asian), Merrifield (0% Asian), and Lake Shore (0% Asian). Baxter is less Asian than neighboring East Gull Lake (0.4% Asian).

Baxter's Hispanic Population

301 residents of Baxter, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baxter is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Baxter ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baxter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 129.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Baxter's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.4%.

Baxter is more Hispanic than neighboring Brainerd (3.1% Hispanic), East Gull Lake (2.1% Hispanic), Nisswa (0.3% Hispanic), Merrifield (0% Hispanic), and Lake Shore (1% Hispanic).

Baxter's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Baxter, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baxter is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Baxter ranks 276th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baxter's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baxter's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Baxter is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Gull Lake (0% Native American/Other), Merrifield (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Shore (0% Native American/Other). Baxter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brainerd (2.2% Native American/Other).

Baxter's Multiracial Population

105 residents of Baxter, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baxter is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Baxter ranks 466th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baxter's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Baxter's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.2%.

Baxter is more Multiracial than neighboring East Gull Lake (0.8% Multiracial), and Merrifield (0% Multiracial). Baxter is less Multiracial than neighboring Brainerd (2.3% Multiracial), Nisswa (2% Multiracial), and Lake Shore (2.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.