Total Population
10,342
Population
Growth Rate
0.45%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
25.600
Baker City is the county seat for Baker County, Oregon. With a population of around 10,000 people, this is a vibrant and active community. Baker City is known for its charming downtown and historic buildings along with its’ parks and recreation, golf courses, cycling trails and nearby open spaces for horseback riding and hiking. The city also hosts many annual festivals and events, including the Miners' Jubilee on the third weekend of July and the Baker City Cycling Classic.
The city is situated in a valley between the Wallowa Mountains to the east and the Elkhorn Mountains, part of the Blue Mountains to the west, with the Powder River running through the center of downtown on its way to the Snake River.
Interstate 84 (I-84) runs along the eastern edge of Baker City, while U.S. Route 30 passes through its downtown. Oregon Route 7 runs between I-84 in Baker City and Sumpter and Austin to the west. Oregon Route 86 heads north and east past the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and on to the cities of Richland and Halfway. Baker City can also be accessed by the city-owned Baker City Municipal Airport and freight can be transported in and out of the city on the Union Pacific Railroad.
Households
4,452
Total Housing Units
4,830
Owner Occupied
2,841
Renter Occupied
1,610
Vacant
378
Median Home Value
$222,472
Average Home Value
$267,421
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.49%
Per Capita Income
2.12%
Median Household
$46,981 $50,869
Average Household
$65,396 $72,432
Per Capita
$28,057 $31,153
Total Businesses
526
Total Employed
4,288
Workers 16+
3,748
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
83
Employed
708
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
54
Employed
673
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
57
Employed
556
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
45
Employed
511
2021 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
21
Employed
342
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
31
Employed
327
Some
High School
524
Graduated
High School
1,925
Associates
Degree
603
Bachelor's
Degree
1,348
Graduate
Degree
641
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
3,480
Non-Resident Commuters
244
Drive Alone
2,753
Carpooled
467
Public
0
Work At Home
168