Baker County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Baker County, Florida has a population of 28,430, the 50th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $79,836 and the median home value is $256,700. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

Baker County Quick Facts

Population 28,430

Median Household Income $79,83690% MOE ±$10,214

Median Home Value $256,70090% MOE ±$21,454

Poverty Rate 11.8%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 38.1 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 85.1%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.1%

Cities/Places 2

Population 28,430 50th of 67

Median Income $79,836 7% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Baker County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	28,211	28,430	+0.8%
Median household income	$77,873	$79,836	No clear change (+2.5%)
Median home value¹	$170,945	$256,700	+50.2%
Median gross rent	$962	$1,302	+35.3%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Baker

$79,836

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Baker

$256,700

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.5%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 40.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.8%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

2.6%

$25K-$30K

1.2%

$30K-$35K

3.8%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

9.1%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

14.9%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

56.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 85.1%

Renter 14.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,302/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

22.0%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

21.1%

75+

5.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Baker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Macclenny	7,748	$73,942	9.5%	$261,800
Glen St. Mary	612	$59,167	28.3%	$301,900

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Population Overview

Baker County is located in Florida with a total population of 28,430. It is the 50th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

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 $79,836. This is 7% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $256,700. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baker County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.6% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Baker County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Baker County, Florida?

Baker County has a population of 28,430, making it the 50th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Baker County?

The median household income in Baker County is $79,836 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Baker County, Florida?

Baker County contains 2 Census-designated places.