Baxter, West Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 153, Baxter's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Baxter is a small community located in West Virginia, within Marion County. The total population is 153. It ranks as the 361st most populous out of 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baxter is 23.5 years. This is 45% lower than the state median of 42.7 years. With 39.9% of the population under 18, Baxter has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baxter is $6,875. This is 88% lower than the state median of $59,608. It is also 91% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 91.5%. This is 448% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 100.0%. This is 1745% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $93,700. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $162,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 13.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 74.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Baxter was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Baxter, West Virginia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against West Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 429 Census-designated places in West Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.