County · Oregon
Baker County, Oregon
Baker County, Oregon. Baker County had 16,658 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.1% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 8 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 41001.
Baker County is the county of the Baker City, OR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,658
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,668 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,840
Median household income
$60,936
±$5,432 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$285,600
±$16,248 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$865
±$43 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Baker County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,668 residents in Baker County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,658 for July 1, 2025, down 0.1% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,840 over 3,068 square miles of land.
| Measure | Baker County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,840 | 4,254,293 | +821 |
| Households | 7,355±192 | 1,718,422 | +434 |
| Average household size | 2.21±0.06 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,725±43 | 1,857,992 | −302 |
Baker County's population since 2000
From 16,741 in 2000 to 16,658 in 2025: down 0.5%. 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 8 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Baker City with 10,071 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Baker City | 10,099 | $61,580 |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 502 | $35,813 |
| HainesGEOID 4131600 | 373 | $49,896 |
| HalfwayGEOID 4131650 | 351 | $38,654 |
| SumpterGEOID 4171000 | 204 | $26,471 |
| RichlandGEOID 4161700 | 165 | $22,083 |
| UnityGEOID 4176250 | 40 | $28,750 |
| GreenhornGEOID 4131050 | 3 | not published |
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 47.0 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 28.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.3%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Baker County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0±1.0 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.8%±0.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.1%±0.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 14.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.8%±0.6 pts | 71.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.6%±2.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.2%±1.1 pts | 5.9% | −4.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2%±1.9 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.1%±3.2 pts | 36.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2%±1.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 7,355 households earn less than $60,936 a year (±$5,432), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 it was $56,609 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baker County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,936±$5,432 | $83,011 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,443±$4,557 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,492±$2,229 | $45,612 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9%±2.6 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.7%±6.0 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.7%±3.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8%±2.3 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 71.5% of Baker County's occupied homes and renters 28.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $285,600 by its owner (±$16,248). The median renter pays $865 a month including utilities, and 37.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Baker County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $285,600±$16,248 | $477,600 | +$72,567 |
| Median gross rent | $865±$43 | $1,525 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.7%±8.6 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,431±$64 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.5%±3.3 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,725±43 | 1,857,992 | −302 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.1%±2.8 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.3%±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.9%±2.9 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 44 new housing units across Baker County in 2025 (42 single-family), 2.6 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?
71.9% of Baker County's workers drive alone and 9.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Baker County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.6%±2.2 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±2.1 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.9%±3.6 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±3.2 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 6.5%±2.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8%±2.7 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.1 min±1.8 | 23.0 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 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,107 (Tract 9503) to $73,347 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950141001950100 | 2,893±265 | $70,129 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950241001950200 | 3,044±277 | $54,778 |
| Tract 950341001950300 | 2,687±269 | $49,107 |
| Tract 950441001950400 | 3,120±332 | $73,347 |
| Tract 950541001950500 | 2,784±288 | $72,917 |
| Tract 950641001950600 | 2,312±275 | $56,382 |
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 Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 36 |
| Median household income | 29th of 36 |
| Median home value | 26th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th of 36 |
| Median age | 11th of 36 |
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.