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Baker County

Oregon · 16,668 residents · 3,067.967 sq mi
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Baker County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,600. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,668
Unchangedsince 2000
from 16,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+13%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Baker County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,367 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,615
+90%since 2000
from $15,612 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(15,838)
Black0.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(392)
Asian0.4%(62)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(1,227)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(14,664)
Black0.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(809)
Asian0.4%(64)
Other4.1%(675)
Diversity Score23.1%(3,848)
Segregation Score16.1%(2,678)
Diversity Score
23
+215%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+13%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baker County, Oregon?

Baker County, Oregon has about 16,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baker County, Oregon earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baker County, Oregon expensive?

In Baker County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $180,600, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Baker County, Oregon?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Baker County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baker County, Oregon?

About 14.0% of people in Baker County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baker County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Baker County, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,351 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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