Census ACS · #925 μSA
Baker City Metro Area
The Baker City, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has 16,796 residents. The median household income is $57,844 and the median home value is $247,700.
16,796
Population
5
People / sq mi
$57,844
Median Income
$247,700
Median Home Value
The Baker City CBSA covers 3,068 sq mi of land at 5.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
Economy & Income
$57,844
Median Household Income
$35,829
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$247,700
Median Home Value
$814
Median Rent
72.8%
Homeownership
Education
92.4%
High School+
27.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
8.4%
Work From Home
16.5 min
Avg Commute
46.9%
Foreign Born
Baker City spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Baker City, Or Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 16,796 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #925 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Baker City metro area is $57,844, with a per capita income of $35,829.
The Baker City, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the Baker City, Or CBSA (12520) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Baker City stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 5 people per square mile. Baker City is a metro area in OR with a population of 16,796.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $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%. Median home value is $247,700, with typical rent around $814.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 27.0% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.