Economy & Jobs — Baxter Springs, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $51,404 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$68,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,516 |
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| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,955 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19.0% |
| Retail | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 13 |
| Fast Food | 11 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Funeral Homes | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Law Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 3 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Dental Offices | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
