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Baker

California · 339 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Population has fallen 30% since 2023, a loss of 143 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
−30%since 2023
from 482 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−30%since 2023
from 179 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
28.4
−2%since 2023
from 28.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
281454628801974201020202024Baker
2024339
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,206
−10%since 2023
from $24,663 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−19%since 2023
from 0.429 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$877
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $883 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
72.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic18.9%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino78.2%(377)
Asian2.9%(14)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score44%(212)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(263)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.5%(147)
Diversity Score
43
−1%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+24%since 2023
from 12.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 64.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
51.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
38.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
23.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
76.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baker, California?

Baker, California has about 339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Baker, California expensive?

In Baker, California, the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Baker, California?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Baker, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baker, California?

About 28.4% of people in Baker, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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