Total Population
10,453
Population
Growth Rate
0.32%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
30.400
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
10,453
Population
Growth Rate
0.32%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
30.400
Households
4,452
Total Housing Units
4,738
Owner Occupied
2,988
Renter Occupied
1,464
Vacant
286
Median Home Value
$309,228
Average Home Value
$365,207
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.57%
Median Household
$55,748 $60,977
Average Household
$77,016 $84,088
Per Capita
$33,164 $35,853
Total Businesses
550
Total Employed
4,453
Workers 16+
3,910
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
59
Employed
691
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
57
Employed
687
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
78
Employed
652
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
50
Employed
562
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
36
Employed
387
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
363
Some
High School
347
Graduated
High School
1,640
Associates
Degree
1,030
Bachelor's
Degree
1,734
Graduate
Degree
617
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
3,623
Non-Resident Commuters
242
Drive Alone
3,105
Carpooled
159
Public
8
Work At Home
302