Baker County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Baker County is located in Georgia with a total population of 2,830. It is the 156th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baker County is 48.1 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baker County is $44,405. This is 41% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 29.4%. This is 118% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.6%. This is 87% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $120,100. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Baker County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baker County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 40.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.