Baker, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Baker, Minnesota had a total population of 52, the 856th largest community in Minnesota, with a median household income of $101,250, which is 14% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Baker Quick Facts
How Baker Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50 | 52 | +4.0% |
| Median household income | $98,750 | $101,250 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $162,500 | $160,000 | -1.5% |
How Baker Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Baker Rankings in Minnesota
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Other Cities in Clay County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorhead | 45,036 | $72,761 | 16.1% | $249,000 |
| Dilworth | 4,713 | $90,694 | 15.1% | $261,800 |
| Barnesville | 2,762 | $97,917 | 1.8% | $248,700 |
| Hawley | 2,178 | $99,188 | 4.6% | $280,400 |
| Glyndon | 1,098 | $95,313 | 8.0% | $264,800 |
| Sabin | 718 | $128,500 | 0.7% | $265,700 |
| Ulen | 413 | $60,556 | 24.4% | $174,300 |
| Hitterdal | 314 | $48,750 | 14.3% | $151,600 |
| Felton | 186 | $40,000 | 18.4% | $157,700 |
| Comstock | 100 | $76,250 | 1.0% | $162,500 |
Cities Similar to Baker
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hubbard | 53 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| Zemple | 49 | $102,639 | $47,800 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Nassau | 49 | $86,250 | $55,000 | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| Hazel Run | 58 | $90,469 | $112,500 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Humboldt | 44 | N/A | $207,800 | 4.5% | 43.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 52, Baker's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Baker is a small community located in Minnesota, within Clay County. The total population is 52. It ranks as the 856th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Baker is 37.8 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Baker is $101,250. This is 14% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Baker. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Baker, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $160,000. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Baker is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 72.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Baker has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.1% of all residents.
Education
12.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Baker, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Baker, Minnesota?
Baker, Minnesota has a population of 52 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Baker, MN?
The median household income in Baker is $101,250, which is 25% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Baker, MN?
The ACS sample for Baker recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Baker, Minnesota?
Baker's population is 98.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Baker, MN?
The median home value in Baker is $160,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Baker, Minnesota?
12.8% of adults (25+) in Baker hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.