Baxter
Census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia
Baxter is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Marion County, West Virginia, with 162 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 892 ft (272 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rivesville, 1.4 miles SE.
- 162residents (2020 Census)
- 892 ftelevation · 272 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,090 / sq mipopulation density
- 26560ZIP code
About Baxter
Baxter is an unincorporated community in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. Baxter lies to the northwest of Rivesville along Paw Paw Creek.
The town was once the site of the Stafford Mine, one of the largest bituminous coal mines in Marion County, owned by the New Central Coal Company of New York.
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Living in Baxter
- Median household income
- $6,875
- Median home value
- $93,700
- Median age
- 23.5
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Baxter had 162 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 162 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,090 per sq mi (421 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Baxter at a glance
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
|---|---|
| County | Marion County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 162 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5408° N, 80.1442° W |
| ZIP code | 26560 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5404900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Baxter
- Rivesville1.4 mi SE
- Grant Town2.3 mi NW
- Barrackville3.0 mi SW
- Fairmont4.4 mi S
- Pleasant Valley5.9 mi S
- Farmington6.0 mi W
- Fairview6.5 mi NW
- Idamay6.8 mi SW
- Monongah7.0 mi SW
- Booth7.7 mi NE
- Carolina8.0 mi SW
- Rachel8.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Baxter
What county is Baxter in?
Baxter is in Marion County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Baxter, WV?
162 people lived in Baxter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Baxter, WV?
The ZIP code of Baxter is 26560.
What is the elevation of Baxter?
892 feet (272 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Baxter?
Rivesville (1.4 mi), Grant Town (2.3 mi), Barrackville (3.0 mi), Fairmont (4.4 mi), Pleasant Valley (5.9 mi).
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