The map below shows majority race by area in Baker County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Baker County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Baker County overall is white, making up 89.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.3%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the county. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the central places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Baker County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.9% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
1.6% |
Other |
2.9% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Baker County, OR Population |
|---|---|
White |
89.9% |
Hispanic |
4.3% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
0.2% |
Native American |
1.6% |
Other |
2.9% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Baker County, OR
The map below shows diversity in Baker County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Baker County Diversity Score
42
With a diversity score of 42 out of 100, Baker County is about average for diversity versus other US counties. The most diverse area within Baker County's proper boundaries is to the east of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of Baker County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
Nearby Counties
- Adams County, ID: less diverse
- Valley County, ID: less diverse
- Wheeler County, OR: more diverse
- Lincoln County, OR: more diverse
- Park County, WY: less diverse
- Big Horn County, WY: less diverse
- Sheridan County, WY: less diverse
- Butte County, SD: less diverse
- Sully County, SD: less diverse
- Clark County, SD: less diverse
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- Todd County, MN: less diverse
- Jones County, NC: more diverse
- Johnson County, WY: less diverse
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- Fergus County, MT: less diverse
- Plumas County, CA: more diverse
- Platte County, WY: less diverse
- Baraga County, MI: more diverse
- Teton County, WY: more diverse
- Bamberg County, SC: more diverse