Baker County, OR Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| 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 Over Time
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% |
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% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 10.3 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
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 |
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% |