Baxter, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 5,555 people, 1,921 households, and 1,586 families residing in the city. The population density
was 320.7 people per square mile (123.8/km²). There were 1,979 housing units at an average density of 114.3 per square mile (44.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.02% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.09% from other races
, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population. 31.8% were of German
, 14.0% Norwegian
, 11.3% Swedish, 6.4% Irish
and 5.0% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,921 households out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $52,289, and the median income for a family was $55,838. Males had a median income of $38,375 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $19,772. About 2.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
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Census
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of 2000, there were 5,555 people, 1,921 households, and 1,586 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 320.7 people per square mile (123.8/km²). There were 1,979 housing units at an average density of 114.3 per square mile (44.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.63% White, 0.02% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.09% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population. 31.8% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 14.0% Norwegian
Norwegians
Norwegians constitute both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway. They share a common culture and speak the Norwegian language. Norwegian people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in United States, Canada and Brazil.-History:Towards the end of the 3rd...
, 11.3% Swedish, 6.4% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.0% English
English people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 1,921 households out of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city the population was spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $52,289, and the median income for a family was $55,838. Males had a median income of $38,375 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $19,772. About 2.3% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.9% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.
Radio stations
AM- WWWI AM 1270
- KVBRKVBRKVBR is a radio station broadcasting a news talk information format. Licensed to Brainerd, Minnesota, USA, the station serves the Brainerd area...
AM 1340 - KLIZ AM 1380
FM
- KBLBKBLBKBLB is a radio station broadcasting a country music format. Licensed to Nisswa, Minnesota, USA, the station serves the Brainerd area. The station is currently owned by BL Broadcasting, Inc...
FM 93.3 Country - KSKKKSKKKSKK is a adult contemporary music formatted radio station in Wadena, Minnesota and the Brainerd Lakes Area. . The Arrow is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting...
FM 94.7 Soft Rock - WWWI-FMWWWI-FMWWWI-FM is a conservative radio station licensed to Pillager, Minnesota, and serves the Brainerd Lakes Area. The station is owned by Tower Broadcasting Corporation, located at 305 West Washington Street...
95.9 News and Talk - KFGIKFGIKFGI-FM 101.5 has a "Variety Hits" format, known locally as "Sam FM." The station serves the Brainerd and Baxter region of central Minnesota. It's studios are at 212 N 5th Street, in Brainerd. The transmitter site is on County 6, between Crosby and Emily....
FM 101.5 Classic Rock - KUAL FM 103.5 Oldies
- KLKSKLKS (FM)KLKS is a radio station owned by the Lakes Broadcasting Group and located in Breezy Point, Minnesota. It serves the Brainerd Lakes Area....
FM 104.3 Timeless music - WJJY-FMWJJY-FMWJJY-FM is a radio station that is located in Baxter, Minnesota with an adult contemporary format.WJJY is a sister station to KVBR 1340 , KLIZ 1380 , KBLB 93.3 , KUAL 103.5 , and KLIZ-FM 107.5...
106.7 Best of the 80s, 90s, and today - KLIZ-FMKLIZ-FMKLIZ-FM is a classic rock music formatted radio station serving the Brainerd Lakes area from Baxter, Minnesota. Its owner is Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, which owns sixteen other radio stations around northern Minnesota....
107.5 Classic rock