Baker County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,430 | — | #1,527 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,836 | +6.2% | #592 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,556 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $256,700 | -8.9% | #860 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,302 | +12.0% | #418 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.7% | #1,210 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baker County has a population of 28,430, making it the #1,527 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Baker County is $79,836, ranking #592 out of 3,222 counties — 6.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Baker County is $256,700 (-8.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,302/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.1%.
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88.2% of residents in Baker County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.8% below the national rate.
About Baker County, Florida
Baker County, Florida has a total population of 28,430, making it the 1,527th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baker County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baker County is $79,836, which ranks #592 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Baker County is $256,700, 8.9% below the national median. Renters in Baker County pay a median gross rent of $1,302 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baker County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Baker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (10.9%) and Two or More Races (6.6%).
All data for Baker County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.