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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Baker

Montana · 1,695 residents · 1.13 sq mi
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Baker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,893. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,900. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,695
−8%since 1990
from 1,841 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,500 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,629 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+13%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Baker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,893
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,461
+52%since 1990
from $11,506 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$318
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $249 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.5
−1%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,827)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(11)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3.3%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,661)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score1.9%(33)
2
−42%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−29%since 1990
from 17.2 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, Montana?

Baker, Montana has about 1,695 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baker, Montana?

The typical household in Baker, Montana earns about $30,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baker, Montana expensive?

In Baker, Montana, the median home is worth about $46,900, and the typical rent is about $318 a month.

How educated are people in Baker, Montana?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Baker, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baker, Montana?

About 10.7% of people in Baker, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baker, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Baker, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 146 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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