Baker City city, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Baker City city, Oregon Demographics
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As of 2026, Baker City city, Oregon has a total population of 10,177, the 65th largest city in Oregon, with a median household income of $58,125, which is 28% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.8%.

Baker City city Quick Facts

Population 10,177

Median Household Income $58,125

Median Home Value $233,500

Poverty Rate 12.8%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 45.2 years

Homeownership Rate 72.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

High School Graduation Rate 93.1%

Diversity Index 19/100

Population 10,177 65th of 419

Median Income $58,125 below average

Poverty Rate 12.8% 3% higher national

Median Home Value $233,500 bottom 30%

How Baker City city Compares

Median Household Income

Baker City city

$58,125

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Baker City city

$233,500

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.8%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 35.3%

$100K+ 24.0%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4% | National: 5.2%

50.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.6%

Renter 27.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

27.9%

75+

11.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Baker City city Rankings in Oregon

#65 Population of 419

#259 Median Income of 419

#133 Education of 419

#299 Home Value of 419

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Cities Similar to Baker City city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Newport city	10,393	$57,213	$404,800	31.1%	17.2%
Sweet Home city	9,977	$59,479	$245,700	9.6%	17.4%
Lincoln City city	9,890	$56,322	$374,400	28.1%	14.3%
Cottage Grove city	10,630	$64,133	$318,800	20.7%	14.3%
Astoria city	10,162	$70,043	$422,400	29.5%	14.2%

Population Overview

Baker City city is a small city located in Oregon. The total population is 10,177. It ranks as the 65th most populous out of 419 cities and towns in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baker City city is 45.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baker City city is $58,125. This is 28% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $233,500. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Baker City city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Baker City city, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 419 Census-designated places in Oregon. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Baker City city, Oregon?

Baker City city, Oregon has a population of 10,177 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Baker City city, OR?

The median household income in Baker City city is $58,125, which is 26% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Baker City city, OR?

The poverty rate in Baker City city is 12.8%. This means approximately 1,253 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Baker City city, Oregon?

Baker City city's population is 89.5% White, 1.6% Black, 5.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Baker City city, OR?

The median home value in Baker City city is $233,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x.

How educated is Baker City city, Oregon?

29.1% of adults (25+) in Baker City city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.