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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Baker

Louisiana · 13,793 residents · 8.431 sq mi
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Baker has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,151. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,793
+4%since 1990
from 13,233 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,636 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,570 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+5%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K14K14K1990201020202024Baker
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,151
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,170 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,920
+34%since 1990
from $11,113 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$522
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $402 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.7% in 1990
27.1% rent
2.0
+3%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(9,485)
Black27.8%(3,680)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(35)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score51.5%(6,815)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(6,284)
Black52.2%(7,196)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(119)
Asian0.2%(31)
Diversity Score63.6%(8,769)
64
+23%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
−25%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baker, Louisiana?

Baker, Louisiana has about 13,793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baker, Louisiana?

The typical household in Baker, Louisiana earns about $35,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baker, Louisiana expensive?

In Baker, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Baker, Louisiana?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Baker, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baker, Louisiana?

About 15.5% of people in Baker, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baker, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Baker, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 560 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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