COUNTY · AR
Baxter County, Arkansas
Baxter County is a county in Arkansas with FIPS code 05005 and an estimated population of 42,875 (Census 2023), 16th largest of 75 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Baxter County
- State
- Arkansas
- Type
- county
- FIPS code
- 05005
- State FIPS
- 05
- Population (2023)
- 42,875
- Change since 2020
- +2.9%
- State rank
- 16 of 75
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Baxter County?
Baxter County, Arkansas has the five-digit FIPS code 05005: 05 for the state and 005 for the county.
What state is Baxter County in?
Baxter County is in Arkansas.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.