Population 7,223 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baker
Household size in Baker
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.58 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.14 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.68 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.76 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.48 | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Baker are small: just 1.76 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 dropped from 2.23, a much bigger shift than 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
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.2 | 36.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 37.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 38.0 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 38.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +1.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Baker is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.2, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 10.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Baker: 1.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 10.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Baker has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Denver neighborhoods.
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
Renters in Baker
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.0% | 33.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.9% | 36.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.8% | 36.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.2% | 35.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Baker rent: 63.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly a quarter of owners (23.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 11.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 6.0% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Baker is close to the national rate: 9.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Denver area (6.0%). Vacancy has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1940 | 1980 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +24 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Baker is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1940 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $701 | $1,128 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $707 | $1,245 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,332 | $1,606 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,824 | $2,181 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,123 | +$1,053 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Baker costs $1,824 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Denver area overall ($2,181). Rents are up $1,123 a month from 2006–10, a 160% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Baker
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 38.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 40.0% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.4% | 43.5% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.2% | 49.1% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +31.7 pts | +11.0 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Baker: 74.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 31.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.4% | 88.8% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.4% | 89.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 91.1% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 92.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +26.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Baker: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 26.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Baker | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Baker has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.7 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 compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 1.76 | 34.3 | 1.8% | 63.2% | 9.1% | 1964 | $1,824 | 74.2% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Alamo Placita | 1.60 | 36.1 | 1.8% | 65.2% | 7.6% | 1969 | $2,027 | 82.0% | 98.5% | 2.8% |
| Golden Triangle | 1.48 | 33.4 | 1.5% | 84.8% | 7.5% | 2012 | $2,664 | 52.3% | 92.6% | 1.3% |
| Lincoln Park | 1.93 | 33.9 | 13.2% | 66.9% | 13.3% | 1969 | $1,890 | 47.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| Valverde | 2.18 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 56.5% | 9.7% | 1957 | $1,284 | 24.2% | 80.0% | 3.0% |
| Athmar Park | 2.64 | 34.5 | 11.0% | 30.7% | 5.1% | 1953 | $1,620 | 30.9% | 73.5% | 5.6% |
| Washington Park | 2.11 | 41.4 | 1.7% | 31.5% | 5.0% | 1952 | $2,265 | 82.6% | 99.1% | 2.9% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.35 | 35.4 | 1.6% | 79.4% | 8.7% | 1972 | $1,643 | 65.8% | 96.8% | 4.5% |
| Cheesman Park | 1.59 | 38.6 | 3.0% | 64.3% | 7.2% | 1952 | $1,769 | 75.8% | 98.9% | 4.8% |
| Barnum | 2.65 | 40.0 | 13.1% | 36.6% | 9.5% | 1948 | $1,459 | 24.3% | 69.7% | 5.5% |
| Platt Park | 2.17 | 40.0 | 4.2% | 36.4% | 5.6% | 1953 | $2,608 | 79.9% | 97.9% | 1.7% |
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. 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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