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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Baker City

Oregon · 9,860 residents · 7.162 sq mi
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Baker City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,020. 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 has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,500. With a median age of 40.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,860
+8%since 1990
from 9,140 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,377 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,276 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.6
+10%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K10K1990201020202024Baker City
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,020
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,093 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,179
+30%since 1990
from $10,876 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.7
+43%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(9,003)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(214)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score9.1%(834)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(9,268)
Black0.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(250)
Asian0.5%(53)
Diversity Score8.4%(831)
8
−8%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−17%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baker City, Oregon?

Baker City, Oregon has about 9,860 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baker City, Oregon?

The typical household in Baker City, Oregon earns about $29,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baker City, Oregon expensive?

In Baker City, Oregon, the median home is worth about $78,500, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Baker City, Oregon?

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

What is the poverty rate in Baker City, Oregon?

About 16.5% of people in Baker City, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baker City, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Baker City, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 720 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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