Baxter
City in Crow Wing County, Minnesota
Baxter is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, with 8,612 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,207 ft (368 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Brainerd, 3.8 miles E.
- 8,612residents (2020 Census)
- 1,207 ftelevation · 368 m
- 18.9 sq miland area · 48.8 km²
- 457 / sq mipopulation density
- 56425ZIP code
About Baxter
Baxter is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,612 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Brainerd Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Minnesota State Highways 210 and 371 are two of the main routes in the city.
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Living in Baxter
- Median household income
- $70,688
- Median home value
- $324,100
- Median rent
- $1,154/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Baxter had 8,612 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,612 |
|---|---|
| Density | 457 per sq mi (176 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baxter at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Crow Wing County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,612 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.85 sq mi (48.8 km²) |
| Water area | 2.25 sq mi (5.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3439° N, 94.2760° W |
| ZIP code | 56425 |
| Official website | ci.baxter.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2704042 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baxter
- Brainerd3.8 mi E
- East Gull Lake5.6 mi NW
- Pillager9.6 mi W
- Merrifield9.8 mi NE
- Nisswa10.9 mi N
- Lake Shore11.7 mi N
- Fort Ripley13.0 mi S
- Riverton13.3 mi NE
- Ironton16.1 mi NE
- Trommald16.8 mi NE
- Pequot Lakes16.9 mi N
- Motley17.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Baxter
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Baxter, MN?
8,612 people lived in Baxter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, MN?
The ZIP code of Baxter is 56425.
What is the elevation of Baxter?
1,207 feet (368 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Baxter?
Brainerd (3.8 mi), East Gull Lake (5.6 mi), Pillager (9.6 mi), Merrifield (9.8 mi), Nisswa (10.9 mi).
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