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Baker

Montana · 1,802 residents · 1.13 sq mi
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Baker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $151,900. Households here earn about 26% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,802
+6%since 2000
from 1,695 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,595 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−9%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Baker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,111
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,891
+88%since 2000
from $17,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing32.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,900
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+41%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,661)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,687)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(39)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other5.4%(97)
Diversity Score18.3%(330)
Diversity Score
18
+847%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baker, Montana?

Baker, Montana has about 1,802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baker, Montana?

The typical household in Baker, Montana earns about $71,111 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 $151,900, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Baker, Montana?

About 11.8% 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 15.4% 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 39 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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