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Baker County

Georgia · 3,451 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 $27,462. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 623 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,400. The poverty rate of 30.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,451
−15%since 2000
from 4,074 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+19%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Baker County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,462
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,338 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,379
−3%since 2000
from $16,969 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$472
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−47.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+46%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(1,889)
Black50%(2,038)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.7%(2,677)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(1,642)
Black46.4%(1,600)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(145)
Asian0.7%(24)
Other0.6%(22)
Diversity Score69%(2,381)
Diversity Score
69
+5%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.3%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baker County, Georgia?

Baker County, Georgia has about 3,451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baker County, Georgia earns about $27,462 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $472 a month.

How educated are people in Baker County, Georgia?

About 12.2% 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 30.0% of people in Baker County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baker County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Baker County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 164 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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