Baxter County, Arkansas
Baxter County: county in Arkansas, United States
About
Baxter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 41,513 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,242 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mountain Home. The county was created 153 years ago in 1873.
County Snapshot
Baxter County at a glance
Baxter County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Arkansas counties
75
Open related pagesLargest city
Mountain HomePopulation 12,330
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Baxter County
| Population | 42,242 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| Twitter username | arkansasccc |
| Area | 1520 km2 |
| Official name | Baxter County |
| Water as percent of area | 5.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.2872,-92.3370 |
| Named for | Elisha Baxter |
| Altitude | 761 feet / 232 meters |
| Capital | Mountain Home |
| Establishment | March 24, 1873 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:05:03 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 28 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.73% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Baxter County is located at 36°17'14"N 92°20'13"W (36.2871900, -92.3369700). It has 6 neighbors: Fulton County, Izard County, Marion County, Searcy County, Stone County and Ozark County.
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The largest city of Baxter County is Mountain Home with a population of 12,330. Other cities include, Gassville population 2,173, Cotter population 956, Lakeview population 724 and Norfork population 542. See all Baxter County cities & populated places.
Baxter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Baxter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Home | 12,330 | City in Elmore, Idaho, United States |
| Gassville | 2,173 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Cotter | 956 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Lakeview | 724 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Norfork | 542 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Salesville | 464 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Briarcliff | 250 | Human settlement in Arkansas, USA |
| Big Flat | 104 | Township in Baxter County, Arkansas |
Weather
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day Forecast- Mountain Home
Demographics
The population of Baxter County increased by 1.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 41,307 | - | census |
| 2010 | 41,513 | 0.5% | census |
| 2011 | 41,349 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 41,080 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 40,983 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,888 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,138 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,131 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,308 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,624 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 41,932 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 42,242 | 0.73% | estimation process |
People born in Baxter County (3)
People born in Baxter County, including politician Victor Wickersham, Player of football Booker Edgerson, Last known Civil War widow Maudie Hopkins, .
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Arkansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | 392,980 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Benton County | 288,774 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Washington County | 243,216 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Little Rock | 197,866 | The capital of Arkansas. |
| Sebastian County | 127,590 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Faulkner County | 126,919 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Saline County | 123,968 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Craighead County | 112,245 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Garland County | 99,789 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Fayetteville | 89,576 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Fort Smith | 87,764 | The second most populous city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. |
| Springdale | 81,115 | The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas. |
| Jonesboro | 79,859 | The most populous city in Craighead County, Arkansas. |
| White County | 78,729 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Lonoke County | 73,921 | County in Arkansas, United States |
| Rogers | 70,522 | The fourth most populous city in Arkansas. |