Baker County, OR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,671 | 4,237,185 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.4 | 43.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.67% | 0.88% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.7 | 40.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,262 | 1,701,186 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Baker County grew by 4.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 16,796 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Baker County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,503 | $80,923 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.60% | 6.04% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Baker County is about 29% lower than in Oregon.
Housing
| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $191,845 | $406,286 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $814 | $1,449 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.8% | 63.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Baker County is about 19.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $814 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Baker County spend about 21 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 86 hours, about 3.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 10.3 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 20.6 | 40.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 86 | 169 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,662 | $5,236 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,634 | 7,643 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 92 | 967 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Oregon:
Lake County (7.8 min), Gilliam County (8.4 min), Harney County (8.8 min).
Slowest:
Columbia County (32.4 min), Clackamas County (25.2 min), Polk County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Baker County is 10 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Baker County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 32.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.44 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.4), Multnomah County (0.4), Washington County (0.4).
Lowest:
Morrow County (0.2), Malheur County (0.2), Gilliam County (0.2).
Health
Baker County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 78.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.8% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.7% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Oregon:
Benton County (0.8), Washington County (0.8), Clackamas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Josephine County (0.8), Malheur County (0.8), Lake County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Baker County, Oregon.
What is the population of Baker County, Oregon?
The population of Baker County, Oregon is 16,671, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Baker County, Oregon?
The population density of Baker County, Oregon is 5.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Baker County, Oregon?
The median household income in Baker County, Oregon is $57,503, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Baker County, Oregon?
The median home price in Baker County, Oregon is $191,845, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Baker County, Oregon?
The unemployment rate in Baker County, Oregon is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.