Baker County, Oregon Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Oregon
The population of Baker County, Oregon is 16,796 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Oregon. The median household income is $57,844, the median home value is $247,700, and the median age is 47.6.
The population of Baker County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (16,116 → 16,750), a +0.28% annualized rate.
16,796
Population
+0.28%
Annual growth
5
People / sq mi
$57,844
Median Income
$247,700
Median Home Value
Baker County covers 3,068 sq mi of land at 5.5 people per square mile.
About Baker County, OR
Baker County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 46.9% of the population. Baker County is a county in Oregon with a population of 16,796. It ranks #28 among counties in Oregon by population.
The typical household here earns about $57,844, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $247,700, with typical rent around $814.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 27.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Baker County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Baker County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Baker County had a population of 16,116 in 2010 and 16,750 in 2024, a 3.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,933 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.28%.
16,750
Population (2024)
16,116
Population (2010)
16,933
Peak (2022)
0.28%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16,116 |
| 2011 | 16,069 |
| 2012 | 16,001 |
| 2013 | 16,027 |
| 2014 | 16,030 |
| 2015 | 15,899 |
| 2016 | 15,971 |
| 2017 | 16,049 |
| 2018 | 16,024 |
| 2019 | 16,123 |
| 2020 | 16,731 |
| 2021 | 16,884 |
| 2022 | 16,933 |
| 2023 | 16,904 |
| 2024 | 16,750 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
47.6
Median Age
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Male
27.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.0% · Seniors (65+): 27.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $57,844$-22,582 vs state |
| Mean household income | $79,903 |
| Per-capita income | $35,829 |
| Poverty rate | 9.4%+2.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Baker County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
6.6%
Carpool
74.7%
Public transit
8.4%
Work from home
16.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$247,700$-206,500 vs state
Median home value
$814
Median rent
72.8%
Homeownership rate
8,687
Total housing units
83.6%
Occupied
16.4%
Vacant
27.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.5%
With health insurance
93.7%
With broadband internet
46.9%
Foreign-born
12.2%
Veterans (18+)
21.9%
With a disability
97.4%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.4%
High School+
27.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Baker County, Oregon has a population of 16,796 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Oregon. Population density is 5 people per square mile.
The population of Baker County has grown 3.9% since 2010 (16,116 → 16,750), a +0.28% annualized rate.
The median household income in Baker County, Oregon is $57,844, with mean (average) household income of $79,903 and per-capita income of $35,829. 9.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Baker County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (90.5%), Hispanic or Latino (2.9%), Black or African American (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Baker County, Oregon is 47.6 years. Residents are 47.6% female and 52.4% male.
The median home value in Baker County is $247,700 and median monthly rent is $814. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,687 total housing units, 16.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Baker County, Oregon is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Baker County, Oregon, with a population of 642,715.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.