Population 16,840 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baker County
Household size in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.24 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Baker County are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.34, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.3 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.8 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.4, Baker County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has crept up from 46.0 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Baker County: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Baker County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Oregon counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Baker County
Renters in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.5% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Baker County own their homes; 28.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Baker County: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Baker County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Only one other Oregon county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $592 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $642 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $695 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $983 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$391 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Baker County pays $983 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $391 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Baker County
Bachelor's degrees in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Baker County (26.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.3% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.5% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Baker County is above the national rate: 92.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Baker County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Oregon counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Baker County
| Period | Baker County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Baker County is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Baker County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 2.25 | 46.4 | 8.1% | 28.5% | 12.9% | 1965 | $983 | 26.9% | 92.5% | 5.4% |
| Adams County | 2.66 | 53.1 | 3.5% | 15.3% | 32.1% | 1985 | $906 | 22.2% | 93.1% | 7.4% |
| Valley County | 2.95 | 47.7 | 3.2% | 18.1% | 63.7% | 1993 | $1,115 | 39.1% | 90.4% | 5.4% |
| Wheeler County | 2.09 | 56.9 | 3.3% | 28.2% | 19.0% | 1968 | $929 | 18.8% | 90.8% | 2.6% |
| Lincoln County | 2.23 | 51.8 | 9.7% | 28.5% | 25.8% | 1981 | $1,155 | 28.1% | 91.5% | 7.7% |
| Park County | 2.24 | 45.3 | 7.1% | 24.7% | 10.0% | 1981 | $994 | 36.0% | 95.1% | 2.3% |
| Big Horn County | 2.66 | 41.5 | 8.6% | 24.1% | 16.3% | 1967 | $836 | 21.9% | 88.5% | 4.1% |
| Sheridan County | 2.33 | 42.6 | 5.9% | 29.3% | 9.3% | 1982 | $909 | 30.8% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| Butte County | 2.47 | 41.5 | 10.5% | 23.9% | 11.2% | 1983 | $923 | 21.0% | 90.4% | 2.2% |
| Sully County | 2.41 | 46.1 | 4.0% | 27.2% | 31.5% | 1983 | $790 | 23.8% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Clark County | 2.91 | 39.5 | 5.8% | 22.5% | 16.6% | 1957 | $754 | 20.8% | 91.1% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Baker County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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