Total Population
10,413
Population
Growth Rate
0.21%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
32.400
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.
Total Population
10,413
Population
Growth Rate
0.21%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
32.400
Households
4,480
Total Housing Units
4,791
Owner Occupied
2,966
Renter Occupied
1,514
Vacant
311
Median Home Value
$310,866
Average Home Value
$365,501
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.12%
Median Household
$61,057 $70,614
Average Household
$80,604 $89,732
Per Capita
$34,930 $38,802
Total Businesses
552
Total Employed
4,376
Workers 16+
3,822
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
57
Employed
671
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
57
Employed
649
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
77
Employed
639
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
49
Employed
567
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
34
Employed
381
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
366
Some
High School
299
Graduated
High School
1,745
Associates
Degree
1,105
Bachelor's
Degree
1,625
Graduate
Degree
545
Average Commute Time
14 min.
Resident Commuters
3,547
Non-Resident Commuters
253
Drive Alone
2,900
Carpooled
157
Public
10
Work At Home
399