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Baxter County, AR: growth, migration and housing
Baxter County has 42,982 residents, up 3.1% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,251 households moved in and 1,046 moved out (+205 net), bringing in a net $16.9M of income. Median household income is $48,452, the median home $174,600 and median rent $846 a month.
In Arkansas: 22nd of 75 counties for 5-year population growth · 8th of 75 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 52nd of 75 counties for median household income · 15th of 75 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Baxter County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County, AR | 160 | $5.8M |
| Izard County, AR | 34 | $1.1M |
| Fulton County, AR | 33 | $1.1M |
| Craighead County, AR | 31 | $2.4M |
| Washington County, AR | 30 | $1.0M |
| Ozark County, MO | 29 | $1.0M |
| Benton County, AR | 28 | $1.2M |
| Boone County, AR | 25 | $0.8M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Baxter County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County, AR | 161 | $5.6M |
| Washington County, AR | 43 | $2.5M |
| Fulton County, AR | 35 | $1.8M |
| Izard County, AR | 35 | $1.4M |
| Benton County, AR | 30 | $2.3M |
| Greene County, MO | 20 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.