Baker County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,840 | — | #2,049 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,936 | -18.9% | #1,999 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.0 years | +20.8% | #473 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $285,600 | +1.3% | #699 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | -25.6% | #1,640 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +17.9% | #1,926 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baker County has a population of 16,840, making it the #2,049 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Baker County is $60,936, ranking #1,999 out of 3,222 counties — 18.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Baker County is $285,600 (+1.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $865/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.5%.
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95.8% of residents in Baker County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Baker County, Oregon
Baker County, Oregon has a total population of 16,840, making it the 2,049th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baker County is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baker County is $60,936, which ranks #1,999 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Baker County is $285,600, 1.3% above the national median. Renters in Baker County pay a median gross rent of $865 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baker County, 26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.2 min.
Baker County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Baker County, Oregon 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.