Baker, Louisiana Population 2022
Baker is a city located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana. Baker has a 2020 population of 12,167. Baker is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,455 in 2010.
The average household income in Baker is $75,073 with a poverty rate of 10.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $912 per month, and the median house value is $114,500. The median age in Baker is 34.8 years, 35.5 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
Baker Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bakerwas:
- Black or African American: 85.04%
- White: 14.32%
- Two or more races: 0.36%
- Other race: 0.19%
- Native American: 0.08%
- Asian: 0.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,895 | 14.32% |
| Black or African American | 11,254 | 85.04% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 25 | 0.19% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.36% |
Baker Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,796 | 2.73 | 70.6 |
| Married | 1,564 | 3.29 | 87 |
| Male | 560 | 2.76 | 83.8 |
| Female | 973 | 4.59 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 1,699 | 1.14 | 56.9 |
3.56
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 172 | 1.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 913 | 10.40% |
| High School Graduate | 3,395 | 38.65% |
| Some College | 2,009 | 22.87% |
| Associates Degree | 830 | 9.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 980 | 11.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 484 | 5.51% |
Baker Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | 8 |
| White | 1,752 | 1,581 | 303 |
| Black | 6,973 | 6,061 | 1,143 |
| Other Race | 25 | 25 | |
| Hispanic | 34 | 25 | |
| Asian | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,432
Average Earnings
$44,137
Average Male
$30,264
Average Female
Baker Language by Age
Baker Language
99.55% of Baker residents speak only English, while 0.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.21% of the population.
Baker Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,204 | 1,304 | 11.64% |
| White | 1,832 | 44 | 2.40% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.78%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Baker
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baker is Black, with 11.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baker is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.35%.
Baker Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.3%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Baker Married by Age and Sex
Baker Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Baker Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224 | 12.31% |
| Black | 303 | 3.50% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 18.92% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 26.47% |
Baker Veterans by Education
8.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
82.94%
Born in Baker
99.97%
Native Born
0.03%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.03%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.97% of Baker residents were born in the United States, with 82.94% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 100 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 4,823 | 4,723 | 21.39% |
| 1970 | 8,281 | 3,458 | 5.55% |
| 1980 | 12,865 | 4,584 | 4.50% |
| 1990 | 13,233 | 368 | 0.28% |
| 2000 | 13,793 | 560 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 13,895 | 102 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 13,751 | -144 | -1.04% |
| 2012 | 13,607 | -144 | -1.05% |
| 2013 | 13,463 | -144 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 13,319 | -144 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 13,175 | -144 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 13,031 | -144 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 12,887 | -144 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 12,743 | -144 | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 12,599 | -144 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 12,455 | -144 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 12,311 | -144 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 12,167 | -144 | -1.17% |