Baker City Population

1870–2026

10,070

2026 projection

0.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Baker City. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,070-10.01%
202510,071-630.62%
202410,134-800.78%
202310,214-280.27%
202210,242+200.20%
202110,222+1231.22%
202010,099+950.95%
201910,004+670.67%
20189,937+40.04%
20179,933+530.54%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Baker City has a population change lower than Baker County, Oregon, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Oregon+0.7%
  • Baker County−0.4%
  • Baker City−0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Baker City Demographics

42.6median age

Median age

Female45.9 yrs
Male39.9 yrs

Adults

8,078
2,546 seniors (65+) · 32% of adults5,532 other adults

Sex

Female 48.5% · 4,954Male 51.5% · 5,256

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 102 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Baker City Income

$61,580median household income

Median household income

$61,580

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,961

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Baker City Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%49%50%
Never married28%34%21%
Divorced15%12%19%
Widowed7%5%9%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201