Baker township is located in Gove County Kansas. Baker township has a 2024 population of 1,310. Baker township is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually but its population has increased by 0.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,301 in 2020.
The average household income in Baker township is $73,890 with a poverty rate of 6.54%. The median age in Baker township is 37.8 years: 36.6 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Baker township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,372 | 94.56% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.96% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 561 | 2.51 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 357 | 3.21 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 180 | 0 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Female | 16 | 3 | 81.3 | 18.8 |
| Male | 8 | 4.13 | 25 | 75 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 37 | 3.93% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 11.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 12.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 6.27% |
| High School Graduate | 425 | 45.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.55% |
| Some College | 165 | 17.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 899 | 842 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 13 | 2 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 1 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $52,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,500 | $58,125 | $45,938 |
| High School Graduate | $35,450 | $57,569 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,036 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,912 | $55,227 | $22,292 |
| Some College | $38,750 | $46,776 | $24,583 |
$36,912
Average Earnings
$55,227
Average Male
$22,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.4% of Baker township residents speak only English, while 0.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,316 | 64 | 4.86% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 14 | 48.28% |
| Multiple | 32 | 14 | 43.75% |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100% |
6.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.93%
Male Poverty Rate
6.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Baker township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Baker township is White, with 4.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Some College | 11.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.62% |
| High School | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.17% |
| Female Employed | 0.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,417 | $92,013 |
| Households | $59,083 | $73,890 |
| Married Families | $80,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $35,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
62
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 75+ | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 6.2% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.75%
Born in Baker township
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
0.14%
Non Citizen
1.65%
Naturalized
98.21% of Baker township residents were born in the United States, with 69.75% having been born in Kansas. 0.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,290 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 1,294 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 1,298 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 1,302 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 1,306 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 1,310 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 1,314 | -4 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 1,318 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2021 | 1,317 | 16 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 1,301 | -94 | -6.74% |
| 2019 | 1,395 | 44 | 3.26% |
| 2018 | 1,351 | 19 | 1.43% |
| 2017 | 1,332 | 20 | 1.52% |
| 2016 | 1,312 | -18 | -1.35% |
| 2015 | 1,330 | -10 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 1,340 | -6 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 1,346 | 29 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 1,317 | 15 | 1.15% |
| 2011 | 1,302 | 15 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 1,287 | 0 | 0% |