Baker County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Baker County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Baker County, Oregon has a population of 16,796, the 28th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $57,844 and the median home value is $247,700. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Baker County Quick Facts

Population 16,796

Median Household Income $57,844

Median Home Value $247,700

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 47.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.0%

High School Graduation 92.4%

Cities/Places 7

Population 16,796 28th of 36

Median Income $57,844 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment 4.6%

Median Household Income

Baker

$57,844

$80,426

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Baker

$247,700

$454,200

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.1%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 31.0%

$100K+ 26.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.4%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.4%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

9.8%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

7.3%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

5.4%

$200K+

6.0%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

48.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.8%

Renter 27.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.2%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

30.6%

75+

11.5%

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: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Baker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Baker City	10,177	$58,125	12.8%	$233,500
Huntington	690	$33,250	14.6%	$111,900
Halfway	379	$38,203	13.7%	$233,300
Haines	228	$46,806	16.7%	$121,600
Sumpter	190	$24,389	14.2%	N/A
Richland	178	N/A	44.4%	$205,000
Unity	23	N/A	30.4%	$95,000

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Population Overview

Baker County is located in Oregon with a total population of 16,796. It is the 28th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baker County is 47.6 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 11.5% 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 County is $57,844. This is 28% lower than the state median of $80,426. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $247,700. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Baker County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Baker County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Oregon 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, Oregon?

Baker County has a population of 16,796, making it the 28th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Baker County?

The median household income in Baker County is $57,844 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Baker County, Oregon?

Baker County contains 7 Census-designated places.