Baker City

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.

For more information visit https://www.bakercity.com/

Population

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Population

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Baker City 9,859 9,828 10,413 10,522

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Age

Population 2026
0-4 514
5-9 532
10-14 623
15-19 572
20-24 487
25-29 501
30-34 629
35-39 701
40-44 705
45-49 512
50-54 593
55-59 585
60-64 699
65-69 698
70-74 715
75-79 565
80-84 452
85+ 330
18+ 8,392
Median Age 45

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Population by Race

Baker City 2026
Total 10,413.00
White Alone 87.52%
Black Alone 0.8%
American Indian Alone 1.42%
Asian Alone 0.54%
Pacific Islander Alone 0.34%
Some Other Race 2.71%
Two or More Races 6.68%
Hispanic Origin 6.61%
Diversity Index 32.40

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Growth Rate

Baker City 2026 - 2031
Population 0.21%
Households 0.18%
Families -0.02%
Median Household Income 3%
Per Capita Income 2%

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Housing

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Households

Population 2000 2010 2026 2031
Households 4,010 4,212 4,480 4,520
Housing Units 4,434 4,653 4,791 4,827
Owner Occupied Units 2,966 3,005
Renter Occupied Units 1,514 1,515
Vacant Units 311 307

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Home Value

Baker City 2026 2031
Median Home Value $310,866 $326,238
Average Home Value $365,501 $385,676
<$50,000 72 65
$50,000 - $99,999 70 68
$100,000 - $149,999 212 197
$150,000 - $199,999 314 300
$200,000 - $249,999 429 405
$250,000 - $299,999 312 298
$300,000 - $399,999 681 646
$400,000 - $499,999 373 414
$500,000 - $749,999 257 310
$1,000,000 + 25 34

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing Year Built

Year Range Houses Built
2010 or Later 181
2000-2009 395
1990-1999 448
1980-1989 308
1970-1979 471
1960-1969 400
1950-1959 361
1940-1949 248
1939 or Before 1,782

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Income

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Income

Baker City 2026 2031
Median Household $61,057 $70,614
Average Household $80,604 $89,732
Per Capita $34,930 $38,802

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Household Income

Baker City 2026
<$15,000 610
$15,000 - $24,999 267
$25,000 - $34,999 261
$35,000 - $49,999 631
$50,000 - $74,999 786
$75,000 - $99,999 643
$100,000 - $149,999 724
$150,000 - $199,999 311
$200,000+ 247

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Employees

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Commute

Category Commuters
Workers 16+ 3,822
In-County Residents 3,547
Out-of-County Residents 253
Drive Alone 2,900
Carpooled 157
Public Transport 10
Work at Home 399
Motorcycle 0
Bicycle 50
Walked 283
Other 23
Less than 5 minutes 575
5-9 minutes 1,558
10-14 minutes 408
15-19 minutes 203
20-24 minutes 88
25-29 minutes 110
30-34 minutes 124
35-39 minutes 8
40-44 minutes 68
45-59 minutes 102
60-89 minutes 82
90+ minutes 97
Average Travel Time 14

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Employees by NAICS

Category Number
Total Employees 4,376
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt 31
Mining 3
Utilities 45
Construction 366
Manufacturing 234
Wholesale Trade 56
   
Retail Trade 639
   
Transportation/Warehouse 63
Information 71
   
Finance & Insurance 91
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing 67
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv 149
Legal Services 30
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises 3
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt 49
Educational Services 332
HealthCare/Social Assist 671
Arts/Entertainment/Rec 45
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs 567
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin 237
Auto Repair/Maintenance 41
Public Administration Emp 649

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Educational Attainment (25+)

Baker City 2026
<9th Grade 194
Some High School 299
GED 579
Graduated High School 1,745
Some College/No Degree 1,593
Associates Degree 1,105
Bachelor's Degree 1,625
Graduate Degree 545

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

Category Number
Total Businesses 552
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus 7
Mining Bus 1
Utilities Bus 4
Construction Bus 31
Manufacturing Bus 22
Wholesale Trade Bus 11
   
Retail Trade Bus 77
   
Transportation/Warehouse Bus 12
Information Bus 11
   
Finance & Insurance Bus 21
   
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus 21
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus 38
Legal Services Bus 8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus 1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus 17
Educational Services Bus 13
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus 57
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus 11
   
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus 49
   
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus 69
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus 12
Public Administration Bus 57

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

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