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Baker

California · 735 residents · 2.688 sq mi
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Baker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $18,100. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
+3%vs 2011
vs 713 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
273 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 265 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
26.1
−14%vs 2011
vs 30.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
281454628801974201020202024Baker
2024339
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,019
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $33,000 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$9,979
−11%vs 2011
vs $11,235 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
−7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
−33%vs 2011
vs 0.423 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,100
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $22,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$411
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $653 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
11.6%
−38.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.0% in 2011
46.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
−6.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−28%vs 2011
vs 0.7 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic16.3%(116)
Black8.1%(58)
Hispanic / Latino69.6%(496)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(43)
Diversity Score59.9%(427)
2010
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(195)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino68.3%(502)
Asian1.4%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.7%(387)
Diversity Score
53
−12%vs 2011
vs 60 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
42.3%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+97%vs 2011
vs 5.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.4%
−13.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
47.5%
+16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
38.4%
+16.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−12.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.3% in 2011
Female
29.1%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
Foreign born
37.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baker, California?

Baker, California has about 735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baker, California?

The typical household in Baker, California earns about $37,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baker, California expensive?

In Baker, California, the median home is worth about $18,100, and the typical rent is about $411 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 13.0% of people in Baker, California live below the federal poverty line.

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