Baxter Springs city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Baxter Springs city is a small community located in Kansas, within Cherokee County. The total population is 3,863. It ranks as the 77th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baxter Springs city is 38.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baxter Springs city is $60,139. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 71% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $87,600. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Baxter Springs city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baxter Springs city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Baxter Springs city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.