Demographics & People — Baxter, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,804 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,400 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 3,772 |
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| Family Households | 2,326 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0826 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,432 |
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| Black or African American | 10 |
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| Asian | 51 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 317 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 3,237 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,765 |
| Norwegian | 1,378 |
| Irish | 768 |
| Swedish | 676 |
| Other groups | 675 |
| English | 564 |
| Polish | 536 |
| French (except Basque) | 494 |
| Scandinavian | 483 |
Language
| English Only | 8,328 |
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| Spanish | 62 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,463 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 477 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,777 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 19.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Baxter, Minnesota.
