Baker County, GA

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Baker County Overview

2,878
TOTAL POPULATION
1,450
MALE POPULATION
1,428
FEMALE POPULATION
101.54
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.48
FEMALES / 100 MALES
47.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,731
PER CAPITA INCOME
$48,634
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$45,417
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,024
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
43.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Baker County Area Codes

Race in Baker County

The most populous races in Baker County are White / Caucasian (1,505 | 52.3%), Black / African American (981 | 34.1%), and Asian (284 | 9.9%).
Race in Baker County
Race# Population% Population
Asian2849.9%
Black / African American98134.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino240.8%
Native / Alaskan260.9%
White / Caucasian1,50552.3%
Two or more Races822.9%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,878100.0%

Ancestry in Baker County

The most populous ancestries reported in Baker County are American (486 | 16.9%), English (173 | 6.0%), Sri Lankan (160 | 5.6%), Burmese (117 | 4.1%), and Irish (101 | 3.5%), together accounting for 36.0% of all Baker County residents.
Ancestry in Baker County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African220.8%
American48616.9%
Armenian140.5%
Burmese1174.1%
Cherokee80.3%
English1736.0%
European150.5%
French260.9%
German541.9%
Irish1013.5%
Korean70.2%
Mexican240.8%
Scandinavian10.0%
Scotch-Irish10.0%
Scottish60.2%
Sri Lankan1605.6%
Subsaharan African220.8%
Welsh30.1%
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Immigrants in Baker County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Baker County came from Asia (67 | 2.3%), Eastern Asia (48 | 1.7%), Korea (48 | 1.7%), Central America (20 | 0.7%), and Latin America (20 | 0.7%), together accounting for 7.1% of all Baker County residents.
Immigrants in Baker County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia672.3%
Central America200.7%
Eastern Asia481.7%
Korea481.7%
Latin America200.7%
Mexico200.7%
Philippines20.1%
South Eastern Asia190.7%
Vietnam170.6%
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Sex and Age in Baker County

Sex and Age in Baker County

The most populous age groups in Baker County are 70 to 74 Years (233 | 16.1%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (151 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Baker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (2.9%)42 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years135 (9.3%)41 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years120 (8.3%)63 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years100 (6.9%)59 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years76 (5.2%)145 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Years45 (3.1%)56 (3.9%)
30 to 34 Years22 (1.5%)151 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Years51 (3.5%)55 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years57 (3.9%)79 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years158 (10.9%)84 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years90 (6.2%)106 (7.4%)
55 to 59 Years51 (3.5%)81 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years83 (5.7%)122 (8.5%)
65 to 69 Years83 (5.7%)83 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years233 (16.1%)139 (9.7%)
75 to 79 Years47 (3.2%)45 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years53 (3.7%)34 (2.4%)
85 Years and over4 (0.3%)43 (3.0%)
Total1,450 (100.0%)1,428 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Baker County

Median Family Size in Baker County

The median family size in Baker County is 3.25 persons per family, with single female/mother families (179 | 24.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.11 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (486 | 65.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Baker County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple486 (65.8%)2.95
Single Male/Father74 (10.0%)3.14
Single Female/Mother179 (24.2%)4.11
Total Families739 (100.0%)3.25

Median Household Size in Baker County

The median household size in Baker County is 2.60 persons per household, with single female/mother households (179 | 16.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.36 persons per household. non-family households (358 | 32.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Baker County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple486 (44.3%)2.95
Single Male/Father74 (6.8%)3.32
Single Female/Mother179 (16.3%)4.36
Non-family358 (32.6%)1.09
Total Households1,097 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Baker County

Out of a total of 1,097 households in Baker County, 739 (67.4%) are family households, while 358 (32.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 401, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 322.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Baker County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-322 (29.3%)
2-Person Households401 (36.5%)36 (3.3%)
3-Person Households145 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households140 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households15 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households38 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total739 (67.4%)358 (32.6%)

Female Fertility in Baker County

Fertility by Age in Baker County

Average fertility rate in Baker County is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Baker County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years17 (80.9%)48.0
35 to 50 years4 (19.1%)18.0
Total21 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baker County

19.0% of women with births (21) in Baker County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Baker County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)

Fertility by Education in Baker County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Baker County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma21 (100.0%)115.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baker County

80.9% of women with births in Baker County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 19.1% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 80.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Baker County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)

Income in Baker County

Income Overview in Baker County

Per Capita Income in Baker County is $23,731, while median incomes of families and households are $48,634 and $45,417 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,878$23,731
Median Family Income739$48,634
Mean Family Income739$68,943
Median Household Income1,097$45,417
Mean Household Income1,097$59,560
Income Deficit739$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,87827.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,87872.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,8780.46

Earnings by Sex in Baker County

Average Earnings in Baker County are $33,231, $37,694 for men and $27,256 for women, a difference of 27.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Baker County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male625 (54.9%)$37,694
Female514 (45.1%)$27,256
Total1,139 (100.0%)$33,231

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baker County

The most common earnings brackets in Baker County are $2,499 or less for men (98 | 15.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (104 | 20.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Baker County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less98 (15.7%)6 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (1.6%)17 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4997 (1.1%)6 (1.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)30 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49920 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (1.6%)6 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (2.7%)6 (1.2%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)5 (1.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4999 (1.4%)49 (9.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99945 (7.2%)58 (11.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99946 (7.4%)104 (20.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99946 (7.4%)12 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99958 (9.3%)41 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9997 (1.1%)39 (7.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)83 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99979 (12.6%)12 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99932 (5.1%)4 (0.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99947 (7.5%)5 (1.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (4.3%)14 (2.7%)
$100,000+67 (10.7%)17 (3.3%)
Total625 (100.0%)514 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baker County

Average earnings in Baker County are $38,319 for men and $26,753 for women, a difference of 30.2%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,499. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,333, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,125.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Baker County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,499$24,297
High School Diploma$38,367$35,333
College or Associate's Degree$64,375$23,125
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$38,319$26,753

Family Income in Baker County

Family Income Brackets in Baker County

According to the Baker County family income data, there are 169 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Baker County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007710.4%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999273.7%
$25,000 to $34,99916922.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912617.1%
$50,000 to $74,9999012.2%
$75,000 to $99,999435.8%
$100,000 to $149,99911014.9%
$150,000 to $199,9997410.0%
$200,000+233.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baker County

6-person families (32 | 4.3%) account for the highest median family income in Baker County with $60,441 per family, while 2-person families (401 | 54.3%) have the highest median income of $24,442 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Baker County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families401 (54.3%)$48,884
3-Person Families210 (28.4%)$0
4-Person Families75 (10.2%)$49,087
5-Person Families21 (2.8%)$0
6-Person Families32 (4.3%)$60,441
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total739 (100.0%)$48,634

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baker County

Family Income by Number of Earners in Baker County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners208 (28.1%)$26,964
1 Earner290 (39.2%)$47,000
2 Earners230 (31.1%)$97,679
3+ Earners11 (1.5%)$0
Total739 (100.0%)$48,634

Household Income in Baker County

Household Income Brackets in Baker County

With 172 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Baker County, accounting for 15.7% of all households. In contrast, only 23 households (2.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Baker County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00017215.7%
$10,000 to $14,999413.7%
$15,000 to $24,999918.3%
$25,000 to $34,99915614.2%
$35,000 to $49,99915814.4%
$50,000 to $74,99915914.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991019.2%
$100,000 to $149,99912211.1%
$150,000 to $199,999736.7%
$200,000+232.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Baker County

The median household income in Baker County is $45,417, with the highest median household income of $65,333 found in the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 26 households (2.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $31,154, with 498 households (45.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Baker County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years26 (2.4%)$65,333
25 to 44 Years153 (14.0%)$42,361
45 to 64 Years420 (38.3%)$53,125
65+ Years498 (45.4%)$31,154
Total1,097 (100.0%)$45,417

Poverty in Baker County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baker County

With 22.1% poverty level for males and 24.2% for females among the residents of Baker County, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (70.6%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Baker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (35.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years52 (38.8%)7 (10.3%)
12 to 14 Years6 (7.2%)22 (75.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (70.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years87 (69.6%)21 (14.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)152 (73.4%)
35 to 44 Years29 (26.9%)20 (14.9%)
45 to 54 Years11 (4.4%)38 (20.0%)
55 to 64 Years15 (11.2%)25 (12.3%)
65 to 74 Years87 (27.5%)12 (5.4%)
75 Years and over21 (20.2%)27 (22.1%)
Total320 (22.1%)346 (24.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baker County

According to the poverty statistics in Baker County, males aged under 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Baker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (100.0%)27 (64.3%)
5 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years82 (61.2%)61 (89.7%)
12 to 14 Years77 (92.8%)7 (24.1%)
15 Years34 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (29.4%)35 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years38 (30.4%)124 (85.5%)
25 to 34 Years67 (100.0%)55 (26.6%)
35 to 44 Years79 (73.2%)114 (85.1%)
45 to 54 Years237 (95.6%)152 (80.0%)
55 to 64 Years119 (88.8%)178 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years229 (72.5%)210 (94.6%)
75 Years and over83 (79.8%)95 (77.9%)
Total1,130 (77.9%)1,082 (75.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baker County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Baker County show that 4.9% or 24 of the total 486 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 5.9%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Baker County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children354 (94.2%)22 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children103 (98.1%)2 (1.9%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total462 (95.1%)24 (4.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baker County

According to the poverty data in Baker County, 37.8% or 28 single-father households and 29.0% or 52 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 16 households (64.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (39.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Baker County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children12 (25.5%)23 (39.7%)
1 or 2 Children16 (64.0%)12 (16.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (34.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (37.8%)52 (29.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baker County

The poverty data for Baker County shows that 24 of the married-couple family households (4.9%) and 80 of the single-parent households (31.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (5.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Baker County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children22 (5.9%)35 (33.3%)
1 or 2 Children2 (1.9%)28 (28.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (4.9%)80 (31.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Baker County

Employment by Class of Employer in Baker County

Among the 875 employed individuals in Baker County, private company employees (493 | 56.3%), local government employees (146 | 16.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (88 | 10.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Baker County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees49356.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)485.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8810.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations627.1%
Local Government Employees14616.7%
State Government Employees384.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total875100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Baker County

According to the labor force statistics for Baker County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,377), 43.1% or 1,024 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.2% or 125 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 82.2% or 360 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.6% or 85 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Baker County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years35 (34.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years58 (26.2%)1 (1.7%)
25 to 29 Years73 (72.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years41 (23.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years180 (74.4%)39 (21.7%)
45 to 54 Years360 (82.2%)85 (23.6%)
55 to 59 Years96 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years112 (54.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years44 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over26 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,024 (43.1%)125 (12.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baker County

According to labor force statistics for Baker County, 66.8% of individuals (862) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,291) are in the labor force, with 14.4% or 124 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.6% or 178 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 42.4% or 53 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Baker County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School125 (78.1%)68 (42.4%)
High School Diploma283 (72.4%)69 (17.7%)
College / Associate Degree276 (51.9%)40 (7.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher178 (85.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total862 (66.8%)186 (14.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Baker County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baker County are Management (135 | 15.0%), Business & Financial (60 | 6.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (55 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (41 | 4.6%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (28 | 3.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Baker County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Baker County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (75.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (58.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (96.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Baker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management42 (31.1%)93 (68.9%)
Business & Financial32 (53.3%)28 (46.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science31 (75.6%)10 (24.4%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 1 (3.8%)25 (96.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (3.8%)25 (96.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating32 (58.2%)23 (41.8%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Total (Category)138 (43.5%)179 (56.5%)
Total (Overall)455 (50.6%)445 (49.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Baker County are Cleaning & Maintenance (54 | 6.0%), Security & Protection (33 | 3.7%), Law Enforcement (33 | 3.7%), Personal Care & Service (16 | 1.8%), and Healthcare Support (14 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Baker County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Baker County, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (63.0%), Security & Protection (39.4%), and Law Enforcement (39.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Baker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Security & Protection13 (39.4%)20 (60.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement13 (39.4%)20 (60.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance34 (63.0%)20 (37.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Total (Category)47 (37.3%)79 (62.7%)
Total (Overall)455 (50.6%)445 (49.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Baker County are Office & Administration (145 | 16.1%), and Sales & Related (88 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Baker County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Baker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related51 (58.0%)37 (42.0%)
Office & Administration17 (11.7%)128 (88.3%)
Total (Category)68 (29.2%)165 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)455 (50.6%)445 (49.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Baker County are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (57 | 6.3%), Construction & Extraction (41 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Baker County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Baker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Construction & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)102 (95.3%)5 (4.7%)
Total (Overall)455 (50.6%)445 (49.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Baker County are Transportation (73 | 8.1%), Material Moving (36 | 4.0%), and Production (8 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Baker County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Baker County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Transportation64 (87.7%)9 (12.3%)
Material Moving36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)100 (85.5%)17 (14.5%)
Total (Overall)455 (50.6%)445 (49.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Baker County

Employment Industries in Baker County

The major employment industries in Baker County include Public Administration (127 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (119 | 13.2%), Manufacturing (115 | 12.8%), Retail Trade (113 | 12.6%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (79 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Baker County

Employment Industries by Sex in Baker County

The Baker County industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), Educational Services (98.5%), and Public Administration (89.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Baker County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting54 (68.3%)25 (31.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing92 (80.0%)23 (20.0%)
Wholesale Trade7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade68 (60.2%)45 (39.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Utilities24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance18 (34.0%)35 (66.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support27 (73.0%)10 (27.0%)
Educational Services1 (1.5%)67 (98.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance25 (21.0%)94 (79.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Public Administration13 (10.2%)114 (89.8%)
Total455 (50.6%)445 (49.4%)

Education in Baker County

School Enrollment in Baker County

The most common levels of schooling among the 675 students in Baker County are high school (206 | 30.5%), college / undergraduate (134 | 19.9%), and elementary school (116 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Baker County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool537.9%
Kindergarten334.9%
Elementary School11617.2%
Middle School10515.6%
High School20630.5%
College / Undergraduate13419.9%
Graduate / Professional284.2%
Total675100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baker County

Out of a total of 675 students who are enrolled in schools in Baker County, 83 (12.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 592 (87.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (34.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 110 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Baker County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds17 (65.4%)9 (34.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old156 (88.6%)20 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds129 (70.5%)54 (29.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total592 (87.7%)83 (12.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baker County

Education (151 | 38.7%), psychology (56 | 14.4%), business (47 | 12.0%), science & technology (40 | 10.3%), and social sciences (31 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 390 individuals in Baker County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Baker County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural287.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology5614.4%
Social Sciences318.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4010.3%
Business4712.0%
Education15138.7%
Literature & Languages256.4%
Liberal Arts & History82.1%
Visual & Performing Arts41.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total390100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Baker County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baker County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Baker County are males with 2 vehicles (231, accounting for 54.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (230, making up 54.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Baker County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)25 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle58 (13.6%)34 (8.0%)
2 Vehicles231 (54.2%)230 (53.9%)
3 Vehicles123 (28.9%)129 (30.2%)
4 Vehicles14 (3.3%)9 (2.1%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total426 (100.0%)427 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Baker County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Baker County are 15 to 19 minutes (214 commuters, 24.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (140 commuters, 16.2%), and less than 5 minutes (104 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Baker County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10412.1%
5 to 9 Minutes698.0%
10 to 14 Minutes263.0%
15 to 19 Minutes21424.8%
20 to 24 Minutes14016.2%
25 to 29 Minutes526.0%
30 to 34 Minutes799.2%
35 to 39 Minutes40.5%
40 to 44 Minutes333.8%
45 to 59 Minutes667.7%
60 to 89 Minutes687.9%
90 or more Minutes70.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Baker County

The most common commute times in Baker County are 15 to 19 minutes (116 commuters, 26.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (98 commuters, 23.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Baker County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes68 (15.2%)36 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes54 (12.1%)15 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes26 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes116 (26.0%)98 (23.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes65 (14.5%)75 (18.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes47 (10.5%)5 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes23 (5.1%)56 (13.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes13 (2.9%)20 (4.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes6 (1.3%)60 (14.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes22 (4.9%)46 (11.1%)
90 or more Minutes7 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baker County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Baker County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (127, 28.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (91, 21.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Baker County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7 (1.6%)8 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM20 (4.5%)19 (4.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM85 (19.0%)44 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM127 (28.4%)89 (21.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM89 (19.9%)91 (21.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM8 (1.8%)77 (18.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM7 (1.6%)62 (14.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (2.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)13 (3.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM60 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total447 (100.0%)415 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Baker County

Occupancy by Ownership in Baker County

Of the total 1,097 dwellings in Baker County, owner-occupied units account for 821 (74.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 276 (25.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Baker County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units82174.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27625.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,097100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Baker County

Occupancy by Household Size in Baker County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household32229.3%
2-Person Household43739.8%
3-Person Household14513.2%
4+ Person Household19317.6%
Total Housing Units1,097100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baker County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Baker County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household160 (49.7%)162 (50.3%)
2-Person Household392 (89.7%)45 (10.3%)
3-Person Household113 (77.9%)32 (22.1%)
4+ Person Household156 (80.8%)37 (19.2%)
Total Housing Units821 (74.8%)276 (25.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baker County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Baker County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School108 (87.1%)16 (12.9%)
High School Diploma271 (64.2%)151 (35.8%)
College/Associate Degree219 (68.9%)99 (31.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher223 (95.7%)10 (4.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baker County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Baker County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11010.0%
35 to 44 Years696.3%
45 to 54 Years24422.2%
55 to 64 Years17616.0%
65 to 74 Years31528.7%
75 to 84 Years14813.5%
85 Years and Over353.2%
Total1,097100.0%

Housing Finances in Baker County

Median Income by Occupancy in Baker County

Median Income by Occupancy in Baker County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied821 (74.8%)$53,350
Renter-Occupied276 (25.2%)$20,000
Average1,097 (100.0%)$45,417

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baker County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Baker County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00051 (6.2%)40 (14.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.4%)78 (28.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (3.2%)15 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99919 (2.3%)5 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $24,99939 (4.8%)28 (10.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999138 (16.8%)18 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999120 (14.6%)38 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999144 (17.5%)15 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99990 (11.0%)11 (4.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999111 (13.5%)11 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more80 (9.7%)17 (6.2%)
Total821 (100.0%)276 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baker County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Baker County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30075 (9.1%)19 (6.9%)
$300 to $499267 (32.5%)40 (14.5%)
$500 to $799214 (26.1%)80 (29.0%)
$800 to $99946 (5.6%)5 (1.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499140 (17.1%)19 (6.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99973 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4993 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more3 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total821 (100.0%)276 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Baker County

Housing Structures in Baker County

Housing Structures in Baker County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached78671.7%
Single Unit, Attached201.8%
2 Unit Apartments363.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments131.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments10.1%
Mobile Home / Other24122.0%
Total1,097100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baker County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Baker County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached595 (75.7%)191 (24.3%)
Single Unit, Attached20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other206 (85.5%)35 (14.5%)
Total821 (74.8%)276 (25.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baker County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Baker County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)13 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms22 (2.7%)23 (8.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms259 (31.6%)196 (71.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms320 (39.0%)41 (14.9%)
8 or more Rooms220 (26.8%)3 (1.1%)
Total821 (100.0%)276 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baker County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Baker County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas96 (11.7%)13 (4.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas46 (5.6%)94 (34.1%)
Electricity666 (81.1%)169 (61.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used13 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total821 (100.0%)276 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Baker County

Household Vehicle Usage in Baker County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle36 (4.4%)43 (15.6%)
1 Vehicle154 (18.8%)59 (21.4%)
2 Vehicles415 (50.5%)132 (47.8%)
3 or more Vehicles216 (26.3%)42 (15.2%)
Total821 (100.0%)276 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Baker County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Baker County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units523298
Median Property Value$129,900$95,000
Median Household Income$49,395$25
Monthly Housing Costs$422$3
Real Estate Taxes$973$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baker County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Baker County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00069 (13.2%)54 (18.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999119 (22.8%)95 (31.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999319 (61.0%)110 (36.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99916 (3.1%)39 (13.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total523 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baker County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Baker County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00044 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99941 (7.8%)10 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999123 (23.5%)43 (14.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99961 (11.7%)15 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99958 (11.1%)59 (19.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99969 (13.2%)86 (28.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99972 (13.8%)21 (7.0%)
$150,000 or more55 (10.5%)39 (13.1%)
Total523 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baker County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Baker County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x171 (32.7%)54,318 (18,227.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x133 (25.4%)184 (61.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x38 (7.3%)37 (12.4%)
4.0x or more165 (31.6%)20 (6.7%)
Total523 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baker County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Baker County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800184 (35.2%)2 (0.7%)
$800 to $1,499194 (37.1%)154 (51.7%)
$800 to $1,499120 (22.9%)83 (27.9%)
Total523 (100.0%)298 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Baker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baker County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years433 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
19 to 25 Years114 (41.6%)160 (58.4%)
26 to 34 Years115 (45.1%)140 (54.9%)
35 to 44 Years191 (78.9%)51 (21.1%)
45 to 54 Years350 (79.9%)88 (20.1%)
55 to 64 Years304 (90.2%)33 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years538 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,400 (83.4%)478 (16.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Baker County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen433 (98.6%)6 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen114 (41.6%)160 (58.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baker County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Baker County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000359 (72.4%)137 (27.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999773 (81.7%)173 (18.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999466 (97.7%)11 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999277 (65.9%)143 (34.1%)
$100,000 and over503 (98.6%)7 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baker County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Baker County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 688 (68.2%)50 (38.8%)
6 to 18 Years301 (68.6%)140 (31.9%)
19 to 25 Years25 (9.1%)106 (38.7%)
25 to 34 Years28 (11.0%)92 (36.1%)
35 to 44 Years26 (10.7%)165 (68.2%)
45 to 54 Years69 (15.8%)290 (66.2%)
55 to 64 Years106 (31.5%)210 (62.3%)
65 to 74 Years526 (97.8%)148 (27.5%)
75 Years and over226 (100.0%)66 (29.2%)
Total1,395 (48.5%)1,267 (44.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baker County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Baker County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (6.5%)6 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years45 (23.4%)5 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years62 (12.7%)78 (14.8%)
65 to 74 Years34 (10.8%)43 (19.4%)
75 Years and over50 (48.1%)111 (91.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Baker County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Baker County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (2.2%)3 (1.3%)
75 Years and over12 (11.5%)14 (11.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Baker County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (3.7%)
18 to 34 Years45 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (1.8%)29 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (3.5%)3 (1.3%)
75 Years and over46 (44.2%)29 (23.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Baker County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years20 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (23.4%)5 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years55 (11.2%)42 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (2.5%)3 (1.3%)
75 Years and over12 (11.5%)26 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Baker County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.6%)48 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years27 (8.5%)31 (14.0%)
75 Years and over50 (48.1%)96 (78.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Baker County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (1.6%)19 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (6.6%)

Technology Access in Baker County

Computing Device Access in Baker County

Computing Device Access in Baker County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop43739.8%
Smartphone73066.5%
Tablet39335.8%
No Computing Device31628.8%
Total1,097100.0%

Internet Access in Baker County

Internet Access in Baker County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home19517.8%
Cellular Data Only27725.3%
Satellite Internet21819.9%
No Internet46342.2%
Total1,097100.0%

Baker County Summary

Baker County is located in the south-central part of the state of Georgia, in the United States. It is bordered by Mitchell County to the north, Decatur County to the east, Miller County to the south, and Early County to the west. The county seat is Newton, and the largest city is Albany. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,451.

History

Baker County was created in 1825 from parts of Early and Decatur counties. It was named for Colonel John Baker, a Revolutionary War hero who fought in the Battle of Kettle Creek. The county was originally part of the Creek Nation, and the area was home to many Native American tribes.
In the early 19th century, the area was settled by European-American settlers, mostly from the Carolinas and Georgia. The county was developed for cotton plantations, and the economy was based on slave labor. After the Civil War, the economy shifted to small-scale farming.

Geography

Baker County covers an area of 441 square miles, of which 439 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. The county is located in the Flint River basin, and is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The highest point in the county is located at an elevation of 545 feet.
The county is home to several rivers and streams, including the Flint River, the Ocmulgee River, and the Kinchafoonee Creek. The county is also home to several lakes, including Lake Blackshear, Lake Chehaw, and Lake Worth.

Economy

The economy of Baker County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, and the main crops grown are cotton, corn, peanuts, and soybeans. The county is also home to several timber companies, and the timber industry is an important part of the local economy.
The county is home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant. The county is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 13,451 people, 4,945 households, and 3,541 families living in the county. The population density was 30.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 63.3% White, 32.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the county was $15,945. About 19.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Baker County is located in the south-central part of the state of Georgia. It was created in 1825 and named for a Revolutionary War hero. The county is mostly flat with some rolling hills, and is home to several rivers and streams. The economy is largely based on agriculture, and the county is also home to several manufacturing companies. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,451, with a median income of $30,945.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Baker County?
Total Population of Baker County is 2,878.
What is the Total Male Population of Baker County?
Total Male Population of Baker County is 1,450.
What is the Total Female Population of Baker County?
Total Female Population of Baker County is 1,428.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Baker County?
There are 101.54 Males per 100 Females in Baker County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Baker County?
There are 98.48 Females per 100 Males in Baker County.
What is the Median Population Age in Baker County?
Median Population Age in Baker County is 47.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Baker County
Average Family Size in Baker County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Baker County
Average Household Size in Baker County is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Baker County?
Per Capita income in Baker County is $23,731.
What is the Median Family Income in Baker County?
Median Family Income in Baker County is $48,634.
What is the Median Household income in Baker County?
Median Household Income in Baker County is $45,417.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Baker County?
Income or Wage Gap in Baker County is 27.7%.
Women in Baker County earn 72.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Baker County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Baker County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Baker County?
There are 1,024 People in the Labor Forcein in Baker County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Baker County?
43.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Baker County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Baker County?
Unemployment Rate in Baker County is 12.2%.