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

Population2000201020252030
Baker City9,8599,82810,45310,620

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Age

Population2025
0-4521
5-9558
10-14635
15-19554
20-24481
25-29496
30-34644
35-39701
40-44660
45-49523
50-54573
55-59600
60-64720
65-69721
70-74723
75-79585
80-84426
85+332
18+8,404
Median Age45

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Population by Race

Baker City2025
Total10,453.00
White Alone88.23%
Black Alone0.66%
American Indian Alone1.32%
Asian Alone0.56%
Pacific Islander Alone0.33%
Some Other Race2.61%
Two or More Races6.29%
Hispanic Origin5.96%
Diversity Index30.40

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Growth Rate

Baker City2025 - 2030
Population0.32%
Households0.14%
Families0.17%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households4,0104,2124,4524,483
Housing Units4,4344,6534,7384,743
Owner Occupied Units2,9883,033
Renter Occupied Units1,4641,450
Vacant Units286260

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Home Value

Baker City20252030
Median Home Value$309,228$322,625
Average Home Value$365,207$386,274
<$50,0008479
$50,000 - $99,9998078
$100,000 - $149,999226218
$150,000 - $199,999329318
$200,000 - $249,999408384
$250,000 - $299,999306299
$300,000 - $399,999661621
$400,000 - $499,999370419
$500,000 - $749,999268289
$1,000,000 +2835

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later136
2000-2009359
1990-1999479
1980-1989430
1970-1979597
1960-1969399
1950-1959359
1940-1949310
1939 or Before1,634

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Income

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Income

Baker City20252030
Median Household$55,748$60,977
Average Household$77,016$84,088
Per Capita$33,164$35,853

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Household Income

Baker City2025
<$15,000542
$15,000 - $24,999380
$25,000 - $34,999329
$35,000 - $49,999699
$50,000 - $74,999848
$75,000 - $99,999502
$100,000 - $149,999683
$150,000 - $199,999264
$200,000+205

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+3,910
In-County Residents3,623
Out-of-County Residents242
Drive Alone3,105
Carpooled159
Public Transport8
Work at Home302
Motorcycle0
Bicycle64
Walked272
Other0
Less than 5 minutes430
5-9 minutes1,676
10-14 minutes345
15-19 minutes275
20-24 minutes99
25-29 minutes249
30-34 minutes177
35-39 minutes9
40-44 minutes58
45-59 minutes56
60-89 minutes117
90+ minutes119
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees4,453
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt31
Mining3
Utilities59
Construction363
Manufacturing242
Wholesale Trade44
  
Retail Trade652
  
Transportation/Warehouse59
Information71
  
Finance & Insurance99
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing68
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv149
Legal Services29
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt46
Educational Services351
HealthCare/Social Assist687
Arts/Entertainment/Rec41
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs562
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin228
Auto Repair/Maintenance32
Public Administration Emp691

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

Educational Attainment (25+)

Baker City2025
<9th Grade181
Some High School347
GED505
Graduated High School1,640
Some College/No Degree1,650
Associates Degree1,030
Bachelor's Degree1,734
Graduate Degree617

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses550
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus7
Mining Bus1
Utilities Bus5
Construction Bus31
Manufacturing Bus23
Wholesale Trade Bus7
  
Retail Trade Bus78
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus12
Information Bus11
  
Finance & Insurance Bus24
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus22
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus38
Legal Services Bus8
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus17
Educational Services Bus13
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus57
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus9
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus50
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus66
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus9
Public Administration Bus59

Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30

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