Total Population
10,306
Population
Growth Rate
0.30%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
30.200
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
10,306
Population
Growth Rate
0.30%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
30.200
Households
4,453
Owner Occupied
2,935
Renter Occupied
1,518
Vacant
263
Median Household
$59,930 $67,218
Average Household
$81,953 $91,923
Per Capita
$35,573 $39,889
Total Businesses
548
Total Employed
4,641
Workers 16+
3,913
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
57
Employed
909
2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
60
Employed
674
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
76
Employed
654
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
47
Employed
546
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
33
Employed
363
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
12
Employed
304
Average Commute Time
13 min.
Resident Commuters
3,711
Non-Resident Commuters
186
Drive Alone
2,906
Carpooled
250
Public
10
Work At Home
294