Baker County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Baker County is located in Florida with a total population of 28,186. It is the 50th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baker County is 38.1 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baker County is $70,833. This is 1% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $225,000. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baker County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.7% vs 51.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.