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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Baker County

Georgia · 4,074 residents · 341.957 sq mi
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Baker County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,338. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,200. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

4,074
+13%since 1990
from 3,615 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 11 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+10%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Baker County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,338
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,969
+96%since 1990
from $8,667 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$311
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
77.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
22.3% rent
1.7
−22%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic48.3%(1,747)
Black51.7%(1,868)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(2,271)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,889)
Black50%(2,038)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.7%(2,677)
66
+5%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.0%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
−20%since 1990
from 25.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Baker County, Georgia?

Baker County, Georgia has about 4,074 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baker County, Georgia?

The typical household in Baker County, Georgia earns about $30,338 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baker County, Georgia expensive?

In Baker County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $50,200, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Baker County, Georgia?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Baker County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baker County, Georgia?

About 23.4% of people in Baker County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baker County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Baker County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 459 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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