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Population Review

Baker City, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Baker City, Oregon is 10,177 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $58,125, the median home value is $233,500, and the median age is 45.2.

The population has grown 3.3% since 2010 (9,815 → 10,135).

10,177

Population

1411

People / sq mi

$58,125

Median Income

$233,500

Median Home Value

Baker City covers 7.2 sq mi of land at 1411 people per square mile.

About Baker City, OR

Baker City is a city in Oregon with a population of 10,177. It ranks #65 among cities in Oregon by population. The median age is 45.2, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Baker City is $58,125, below the US median of $74,580. 7.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $233,500, with monthly rent averaging $833. The homeownership rate of 72.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Baker City reflects 29.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 14.4 minutes each way.

Baker City city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Baker City city had a population of 9,815 in 2010 and 10,135 in 2024, a 3.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,249 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.23%.

2022 · 10K20102024

10,135

Population (2024)

9,815

Population (2010)

10,249

Peak (2022)

0.23%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20109,815
20119,784
20129,750
20139,761
20149,769
20159,684
20169,732
20179,796
20189,761
20199,809
202010,136
202110,224
202210,249
202310,227
202410,135

Race & Ethnicity

White91.9%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.2%

Economy & Income

$58,125

Median Household Income

$34,845

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$233,500

Median Home Value

$833

Median Rent

72.6%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.1%

High School+

29.1%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

78.5%

Public Transit

8.4%

Work From Home

14.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

46.3%

Foreign Born

97.6%

Non-English at Home

11.7%

Veterans

22.6%

With Disability

95.9%

Health Insurance

95.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.0%
Manufacturing10.7%
Retail Trade10.0%
Public Administration9.0%
Construction8.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services7.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.0%
Agriculture & Mining3.9%
Information2.0%
Transportation & Warehousing0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Baker City, Oregon has a population of 10,177 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest city in Oregon.

The median household income in Baker City, Oregon is $58,125, with 7.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Baker City, Oregon is $233,500, with median monthly rent at $833 and a homeownership rate of 72.6%.

The median age in Baker City, Oregon is 45.2 years. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The population has grown 3.3% since 2010 (9,815 → 10,135).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.