Baker County, Oregon
Located in Oregon, Baker County has a population of 16,840 residents and a median age of 47.0 years, making it the #2,049 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 14.9%. The median home value is $285,600, and the median household income is $60,936, which is 19% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Baker County, 26.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 22.4% below the national average, ranking #1,095 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Baker County is 75.2 years. 19.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 7.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.3% of adults in Baker County smoke , 34.3% are obese , and 23.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.0 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 39.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 18.4 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
20.0% of children in Baker County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Baker County is 77.9%. The mean commute time is 17.2 min, which is 37.5% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Baker County voted Republican with a margin of 49.1%. The vote was 24.2% Dem / 73.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.3 toward Democrats .
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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.