Baxter, Tennessee facts for kids
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Baxter, Tennessee
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Railroad tracks and Broad Street (right)
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Location of Baxter in Putnam County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Tennessee | |
| County | Putnam | |
| Established | 1890s | |
| Incorporated | 1915 | |
| Named for | Jere Baxter | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.15 sq mi (8.14 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.15 sq mi (8.14 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,578 | |
| • Density | 501.75/sq mi (193.75/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
38544
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| Area code(s) | 931 | |
| FIPS code | 47-03680 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304999 | |
Baxter is a small city located in Putnam County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's a part of the larger Cookeville, Tennessee Micropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 1,578 people lived there.
Baxter was established in the 1890s. It officially became an incorporated city in 1915. The city was named after Jere Baxter, an important figure in Tennessee history.
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Exploring Baxter, Tennessee
Where is Baxter located?
Baxter is found at coordinates 36°9′18″N 85°38′11″W / 36.15500°N 85.63639°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map. The city covers a total area of about 3.15 square miles (8.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How many people live in Baxter?
The number of people living in Baxter has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 521 | — | |
| 1930 | 541 | 3.8% | |
| 1940 | 576 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 861 | 49.5% | |
| 1960 | 853 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,229 | 44.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,411 | 14.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,289 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,279 | −0.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,365 | 6.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,578 | 15.6% | |
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According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,578 people living in Baxter. These people made up 584 households and 372 families.
Education in Baxter
Students in Baxter attend schools within the Putnam County School District. The main high school for local students is Upperman High School.
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