Baker County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 2,694 with a growth rate of -1.79% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Baker County, Georgia is the 156th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 3,431 and has seen a growth of -21.48% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,449 | -49 | -1.96% |
| 2028 | 2,498 | -49 | -1.92% |
| 2027 | 2,547 | -49 | -1.89% |
| 2026 | 2,596 | -49 | -1.85% |
| 2025 | 2,645 | -49 | -1.82% |
| 2024 | 2,694 | -49 | -1.79% |
| 2023 | 2,743 | -49 | -1.76% |
| 2022 | 2,792 | -32 | -1.13% |
| 2021 | 2,824 | -28 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 2,852 | -195 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 3,047 | -42 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 3,089 | -69 | -2.18% |
| 2017 | 3,158 | -27 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 3,185 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 3,192 | -95 | -2.89% |
| 2014 | 3,287 | -59 | -1.76% |
| 2013 | 3,346 | -24 | -0.71% |
| 2012 | 3,370 | 59 | 1.78% |
| 2011 | 3,311 | -120 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 3,431 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,615 | -193 | -5.07% |
| 1980 | 3,808 | -67 | -1.73% |
| 1970 | 3,875 | -668 | -14.7% |
| 1960 | 4,543 | -1,409 | -23.67% |
| 1950 | 5,952 | -1,392 | -18.95% |
| 1940 | 7,344 | -474 | -6.06% |
| 1930 | 7,818 | -480 | -5.78% |
| 1920 | 8,298 | 325 | 4.08% |
| 1910 | 7,973 | 1,269 | 18.93% |
| 1900 | 6,704 | 560 | 9.11% |
| 1890 | 6,144 | -1,163 | -15.92% |
| 1880 | 7,307 | 464 | 6.78% |
| 1870 | 6,843 | 1,858 | 37.27% |
| 1860 | 4,985 | -3,135 | -38.61% |
| 1850 | 8,120 | 3,894 | 92.14% |
| 1840 | 4,226 | 2,973 | 237.27% |
| 1830 | 1,253 | -1,196 | -48.84% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,388 | 49.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,151 | 40.67% |
| Asian | 161 | 5.69% |
| Two or more races | 91 | 3.22% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,114 | 2.5 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Married | 461 | 2.72 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Non Family | 396 | 1.12 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Female | 187 | 4.55 | 62 | 38 |
| Male | 70 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
72.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 150 | 7.32% |
| Associates Degree | 287 | 14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 204 | 9.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 6.93% |
| High School Graduate | 855 | 41.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44 | 2.15% |
| Some College | 368 | 17.95% |
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 | 1,156 | 1,044 | 238 |
| Black | 680 | 606 | 105 |
| Asian | 134 | 134 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 50 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 45 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,833 | $0 | $47,083 |
| High School Graduate | $35,721 | $36,786 | $30,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,593 | $28,750 | $27,321 |
| Overall | $35,483 | $40,909 | $28,941 |
| Some College | $37,344 | $55,114 | $22,432 |
$35,483
Average Earnings
$40,909
Average Male
$28,941
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.02% of Baker County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 8.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,151 | 403 | 35.01% |
| White | 1,380 | 196 | 14.2% |
| Asian | 161 | 152 | 94.41% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 42 | 57.53% |
| Multiple | 91 | 42 | 46.15% |
| Native | 20 | 20 | 100% |
| Other | 19 | 19 | 100% |
29.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.24%
Male Poverty Rate
33.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baker County, Georgia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baker County, Georgia is White, with 14.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.35% |
| High School | 33.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.73% |
| Male Employed | 17.72% |
| Female Employed | 9.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,682 | $71,239 |
| Households | $44,405 | $61,584 |
| Married Families | $83,047 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,111 | $35,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
134
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 6.88% |
| Black | 50 | 6.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.8%
Employment Rate
9.6%
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
78.83%
Born in Baker County, Georgia
97.17%
Native Born
2.83%
Foreign Born
2.3%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
97.17% of Baker County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 78.83% having been born in Georgia. 2.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.