Baxter
Town in Putnam County, Tennessee
Baxter is a town in Putnam County, Tennessee, with 1,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,027 ft (313 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cookeville, 6.8 miles E.
- 1,578residents (2020 Census)
- 1,027 ftelevation · 313 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 471 / sq mipopulation density
- 38544ZIP code
About Baxter
Baxter is a city in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,578 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cookeville, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Baxter
- Median household income
- $58,750
- Median home value
- $219,000
- Median rent
- $914/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Baxter had 1,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 471 per sq mi (182 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baxter at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.35 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1534° N, 85.6350° W |
| ZIP code | 38544 |
| Official website | cityofbaxter.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4703680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baxter
- Cookeville6.8 mi E
- Algood11.0 mi E
- Dodson Branch12.5 mi NE
- Gainesboro14.5 mi N
- Gordonsville16.7 mi W
- Smithville17.0 mi SW
- Hickman17.1 mi W
- Sparta17.6 mi SE
- Carthage18.6 mi W
- South Carthage18.9 mi W
- Dowelltown19.7 mi SW
- Monterey20.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Baxter
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Putnam County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Baxter, TN?
1,578 people lived in Baxter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, TN?
The ZIP code of Baxter is 38544.
What is the elevation of Baxter?
1,027 feet (313 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Baxter?
Cookeville (6.8 mi), Algood (11.0 mi), Dodson Branch (12.5 mi), Gainesboro (14.5 mi), Gordonsville (16.7 mi).
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