Baker is a city located in Fallon County Montana. Baker has a 2024 population of 1,802. It is also the county seat of Fallon County. Baker is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,794 in 2020.
The average household income in Baker is $94,094 with a poverty rate of 13.99%. The median age in Baker is 35.6 years: 35.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baker was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,409 | 93.93% |
| Native American | 66 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 600 | 2.36 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Married | 313 | 2.73 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.2 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Female | 56 | 5.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 3.19% |
| Associates Degree | 210 | 20.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 68 | 6.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 5.71% |
| High School Graduate | 371 | 35.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 2.42% |
| Some College | 268 | 25.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 931 | 882 | 127 |
| Native American | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 13 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,298 | $55,208 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,077 | $0 | $47,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,019 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,856 | $86,406 | $37,667 |
| Some College | $52,845 | $109,914 | $26,103 |
$49,856
Average Earnings
$86,406
Average Male
$37,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.29% of Baker residents speak only English, while 1.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,322 | 133 | 10.06% |
| Native | 66 | 66 | 100% |
13.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.48%
Male Poverty Rate
12.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baker is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baker is White, with 10.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.15% |
| Some College | 18.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.55% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.38% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $114,688 | $129,901 |
| Households | $96,667 | $94,094 |
| Married Families | $117,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,850 | $36,895 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.4%
Male Marriage Rate
59.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
78
Number of Veterans
78
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Korea | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 7.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.93%
Born in Baker
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
98.4% of Baker residents were born in the United States, with 52.93% having been born in Montana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,812 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2028 | 1,810 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2027 | 1,808 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,806 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2025 | 1,804 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2024 | 1,802 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2023 | 1,800 | -32 | -1.75% |
| 2022 | 1,832 | 25 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 1,807 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 1,794 | -120 | -6.27% |
| 2019 | 1,914 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,914 | -28 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 1,942 | -30 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 1,972 | -29 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 2,001 | 56 | 2.88% |
| 2014 | 1,945 | 57 | 3.02% |
| 2013 | 1,888 | 25 | 1.34% |
| 2012 | 1,863 | 60 | 3.33% |
| 2011 | 1,803 | 25 | 1.41% |
| 2010 | 1,778 | 0 | 0% |