County · Florida
Baker County, Florida
Baker County, Florida. Baker County had 29,737 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 12003.
Baker County is one of the 5 counties of the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,737
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,259 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,430
Median household income
$79,836
±$10,214 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$256,700
±$21,454 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,302
±$140 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
How many people live in Baker County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,259 residents in Baker County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,737 for July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 28,430 over 585 square miles of land.
| Measure | Baker County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,430 | 22,416,077 | +219 |
| Households | 9,165±341 | 8,752,810 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.82±0.10 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,148±39 | 10,256,470 | no clear change |
Baker County's population since 2000
From 22,259 in 2000 to 29,737 in 2025: up 33.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Baker County?
Baker County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Macclenny with 8,251 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Macclenny | 7,304 | $73,942 |
|---|---|---|
| Glen St. Mary | 463 | $59,167 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Baker County?
The median resident of Baker County is 38.1 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 10.9%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Baker County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1±1.0 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3%±0.2 pts | 19.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2%±0.5 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% | 27.4% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.6%±1.2 pts | 50.4% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.9%±1.4 pts | 14.6% | −2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.6%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 21.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 30.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0%±2.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±2.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±2.0 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8%±3.3 pts | 34.1% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1%±2.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Baker County earn?
Half of Baker County's 9,165 households earn less than $79,836 a year (±$10,214), against $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $77,872 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baker County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,836±$10,214 | $74,568 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,199±$7,945 | $105,967 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,580±$1,990 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±3.2 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.3%±7.6 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±3.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4%±3.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Baker County?
Owners occupy 85.1% of Baker County's occupied homes and renters 14.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $256,700 by its owner (±$21,454). The median renter pays $1,302 a month including utilities, and 39.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Baker County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $256,700±$21,454 | $359,000 | +$85,757 |
| Median gross rent | $1,302±$140 | $1,669 | +$340 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.2%±18.5 pts | 50.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,528±$112 | $1,959 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.1%±4.3 pts | 67.6% | +9.8 pts |
| Housing units | 10,148±39 | 10,256,470 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.6 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.2%±4.8 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.5%±4.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±2.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Baker County building?
Builders took permits for 121 new housing units across Baker County in 2025 (99 single-family), 4.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Baker County get to work?
77.0% of Baker County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Baker County | Florida | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.6%±2.5 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±2.0 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.0%±4.5 pts | 70.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±2.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±3.2 pts | 15.7% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min±2.3 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Baker County's census tracts?
Baker County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,975 (Tract 402.01) to $88,401 (Tract 402.02).
| Tract 401.0112003040101 | 8,450±1,272 | $78,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 401.0212003040102 | 8,055±839 | $67,172 |
| Tract 402.0112003040201 | 6,438±779 | $59,975 |
| Tract 402.0212003040202 | 5,487±665 | $88,401 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Baker County compare with Florida's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 50th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 45th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 67 |
| Median household income | 14th of 67 |
| Median home value | 39th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45th of 67 |
| Median age | 57th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Baker County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.