Baker City is a city located in Baker County Oregon. Baker City has a 2024 population of 10,255. It is also the county seat of Baker County. Baker City is currently growing at a rate of 0.29% annually and its population has increased by 1.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,135 in 2020.
The average household income in Baker City is $75,496 with a poverty rate of 12.84%. The median age in Baker City is 45.2 years: 43.5 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baker City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,356 | 91.93% |
| Two or more races | 470 | 4.62% |
| Black or African American | 159 | 1.56% |
| Native American | 90 | 0.88% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,531 | 2.13 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 2,101 | 1.21 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Married | 1,939 | 2.91 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 362 | 2.87 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 129 | 3.37 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 323 | 4.28% |
| Associates Degree | 926 | 12.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,641 | 21.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 559 | 7.4% |
| High School Graduate | 2,156 | 28.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 2.58% |
| Some College | 1,754 | 23.22% |
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 | 6,806 | 6,399 | 2,023 |
| Hispanic | 349 | 272 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 341 | 301 | 62 |
| Black | 90 | 90 | 54 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Other Race | 34 | 34 | 2 |
| Islander | 31 | 20 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,349 | $70,383 | $44,872 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,536 | $118,125 | $75,500 |
| High School Graduate | $40,472 | $40,933 | $33,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,269 | $52,976 | $40,992 |
| Some College | $42,700 | $46,928 | $28,862 |
$45,269
Average Earnings
$52,976
Average Male
$40,992
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.63% of Baker City residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,804 | 978 | 11.11% |
| Multiple | 430 | 179 | 41.63% |
| Hispanic | 438 | 116 | 26.48% |
| Other | 45 | 25 | 55.56% |
| Native | 85 | 21 | 24.71% |
| Islander | 31 | 11 | 35.48% |
| Asian | 19 | 3 | 15.79% |
12.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.01%
Male Poverty Rate
15.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baker City is Other, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baker City is White, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.33% |
| High School | 15.44% |
| Some College | 14.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.58% |
| Female Employed | 5.59% |
| Male Employed | 4.88% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,986 | $93,501 |
| Households | $58,125 | $75,496 |
| Married Families | $86,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,042 | $51,954 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
959
Number of Veterans
896
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 405 |
| Second Gulf War | 213 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 318 |
| 65 to 74 | 236 |
| 55 to 64 | 174 |
| 35 to 54 | 119 |
| 18 to 34 | 112 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 907 | 12% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 15.25% |
| Hispanic | 42 | 11.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.7%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
51.01%
Born in Baker City
98.29%
Native Born
1.71%
Foreign Born
0.32%
Non Citizen
1.39%
Naturalized
98.29% of Baker City residents were born in the United States, with 51.01% having been born in Oregon. 0.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,405 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2028 | 10,375 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2027 | 10,345 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2026 | 10,315 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2025 | 10,285 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2024 | 10,255 | 30 | 0.29% |
| 2023 | 10,225 | -20 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 10,245 | 27 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 10,218 | 83 | 0.82% |
| 2020 | 10,135 | 351 | 3.59% |
| 2019 | 9,784 | 43 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 9,741 | -20 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 9,761 | 29 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 9,732 | 37 | 0.38% |
| 2015 | 9,695 | -83 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 9,778 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,768 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2012 | 9,755 | -34 | -0.35% |
| 2011 | 9,789 | -30 | -0.31% |
| 2010 | 9,819 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,860 | 720 | 7.88% |
| 1990 | 9,140 | -331 | -3.49% |
| 1980 | 9,471 | 117 | 1.25% |
| 1970 | 9,354 | -632 | -6.33% |
| 1960 | 9,986 | 515 | 5.44% |
| 1950 | 9,471 | 129 | 1.38% |
| 1940 | 9,342 | 1,484 | 18.89% |
| 1930 | 7,858 | 129 | 1.67% |
| 1920 | 7,729 | 987 | 14.64% |
| 1910 | 6,742 | 79 | 1.19% |
| 1900 | 6,663 | 4,059 | 155.88% |
| 1890 | 2,604 | 1,346 | 107% |
| 1880 | 1,258 | 946 | 303.21% |
| 1870 | 312 | -10,093 | -97% |