Baker County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 50th-largest in Florida

The population of Baker County, Florida is 28,186 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 50th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $70,833, the median home value is $225,000, and the median age is 38.1.

The population of Baker County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (27,067 → 29,325), a +0.57% annualized rate.

Baker County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

28,186

Population

+0.57%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$70,833

Median Income

$225,000

Median Home Value

Baker County covers 585 sq mi of land at 48.2 people per square mile.

About Baker County, FL

Homeownership is the standout figure in Baker County: 83.2% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Baker County is a county in Florida with a population of 28,186. It ranks #50 among counties in Florida by population.

Median household income is $70,833, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.5% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $225,000, with typical rent around $1,011.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.4%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Baker County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Baker County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Baker County had a population of 27,067 in 2010 and 29,325 in 2024, a 8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,325 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.59%.

Baker County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

29,325

Population (2024)

27,067

Population (2010)

29,325

Peak (2024)

0.59%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	27,067	-	-	estimate
2011	27,055	-12	-0.04%	estimate
2012	27,059	+4	+0.01%	estimate
2013	27,008	-51	-0.19%	estimate
2014	27,123	+115	+0.43%	estimate
2015	27,357	+234	+0.86%	estimate
2016	27,903	+546	+2.00%	estimate
2017	28,255	+352	+1.26%	estimate
2018	28,381	+126	+0.45%	estimate
2019	29,288	+907	+3.20%	estimate
2020	28,122	-1,166	-3.98%	estimate
2021	28,378	+256	+0.91%	estimate
2022	27,781	-597	-2.10%	estimate
2023	28,542	+761	+2.74%	estimate
2024	29,325	+783	+2.74%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	78.2%
Black or African American	11.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.1

Median Age

47.3%

Female

52.7%

Male

15.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.4%

5–9

6.6%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

6.6%

25–34

14.1%

35–44

13.2%

45–54

13.3%

55–59

6.0%

60–64

5.6%

65–74

9.2%

75–84

4.6%

85+

1.3%

Children (under 15): 19.8% · Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$70,833$-878 vs state
Mean household income	$89,095
Per-capita income	$29,167
Poverty rate	12.5%+3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	52.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.3%

Construction

11.6%

Public administration

9.3%

Information

8.7%

Retail trade

7.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

7.4%

Finance & real estate

6.8%

Manufacturing

6.6%

The largest employment sector in Baker County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.4%

Carpool

78.9%

Public transit

8.4%

Work from home

30.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$225,000$-100,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,011

Median rent

83.2%

Homeownership rate

10,013

Total housing units

90.0%

Occupied

10.0%

Vacant

16.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.6%

With health insurance

94.0%

With broadband internet

25.0%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

15.1%

With a disability

95.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.2%

High School+

15.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Baker County, Florida has a population of 28,186 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 50th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 48 people per square mile.

The population of Baker County has grown 8.3% since 2010 (27,067 → 29,325), a +0.57% annualized rate.

The median household income in Baker County, Florida is $70,833, with mean (average) household income of $89,095 and per-capita income of $29,167. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Baker County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.2%), Black or African American (11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Baker County, Florida is 38.1 years. Residents are 47.3% female and 52.7% male.

The median home value in Baker County is $225,000 and median monthly rent is $1,011. 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,013 total housing units, 10.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Baker County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Baker County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.