Baker County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,790 | — | #3,052 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,012 | -38.8% | #2,935 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.3 years | +29.3% | #205 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $119,500 | -57.6% | #2,679 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $631 | -45.7% | #2,990 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.3% | +108.5% | #3,025 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baker County has a population of 2,790, making it the #3,052 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.3 years, which is 29.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Baker County is $46,012, ranking #2,935 out of 3,222 counties — 38.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.3% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Baker County is $119,500 (-57.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $631/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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81.0% of residents in Baker County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.7% below the national rate.
About Baker County, Georgia
Baker County, Georgia has a total population of 2,790, making it the 3,052nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baker County is 50.3 years, which is 29.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baker County is $46,012, which ranks #2,935 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Baker County is $119,500, 57.6% below the national median. Renters in Baker County pay a median gross rent of $631 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baker County, 16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Baker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (36.8%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (6.0%).
All data for Baker County, Georgia 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.