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Baxter Springs Unified School District 508
Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 4,538. The median household income is $53,391 and the median age is 39.9.
4,538
Population
165
People / sq mi
$53,391
Median Income
39.9
Median Age
Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 covers 27 sq mi of land at 165.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,391
Median Household Income
$25,857
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$91,800
Median Home Value
$756
Median Rent
75.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
84.9%
High School+
12.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 serves a community with a population of 4,538 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 is $53,391, with a per capita income of $25,857. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 is 83.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 62.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Baxter Springs Unified School District 508, 84.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 is $91,800, with a median rent of $756. The homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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Data for Baxter Springs Unified School District 508 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2003810).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.