Baker City, OR Demographics

A map of Baker City's Population by Race

Baker City, Oregon has an estimated population of 10,210, a slight increase from the 10,099 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.8% Black, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baker City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baker City has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baker City, that probability was 23.5% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baker City is ranked the 64th most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Baker City was ranked the 66th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baker City's White Population

8,817 residents of Baker City, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baker City is considerably higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Baker City ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker City's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Baker City's population has decreased from 87.1% to 86.4%.

Baker City is more White than neighboring Union (85.2% White). Baker City is less White than neighboring Haines (96.2% White), North Powder (91.3% White), Sumpter (100% White), and Unity (100% White).

Baker City's Black Population

180 residents of Baker City, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baker City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Baker City ranks 109th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker City's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Baker City's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.8%.

Baker City is more Black than neighboring Haines (0% Black), North Powder (0% Black), Sumpter (0% Black), and Unity (0% Black). Baker City is less Black than neighboring Union (2.9% Black).

Baker City's Asian Population

43 residents of Baker City, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baker City is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Baker City ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.5%. Asian residents' share of Baker City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Baker City is more Asian than neighboring North Powder (0% Asian), Sumpter (0% Asian), and Unity (0% Asian). Baker City is less Asian than neighboring Haines (0.5% Asian), and Union (1.4% Asian).

Baker City's Hispanic Population

647 residents of Baker City, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baker City is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Baker City ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Baker City's population has increased from 5.3% to 6.3%.

Baker City is more Hispanic than neighboring Haines (1% Hispanic), North Powder (1.1% Hispanic), Sumpter (0% Hispanic), and Unity (0% Hispanic). Baker City is less Hispanic than neighboring Union (8.3% Hispanic).

Baker City's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Baker City, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baker City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Baker City ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baker City's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Baker City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Haines (0% Native American/Other), Sumpter (0% Native American/Other), Union (0.5% Native American/Other), and Unity (0% Native American/Other). Baker City is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Powder (1.4% Native American/Other).

Baker City's Multiracial Population

416 residents of Baker City, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baker City is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Baker City ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Baker City's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.1%.

Baker City is more Multiracial than neighboring Haines (2.4% Multiracial), Sumpter (0% Multiracial), Union (1.7% Multiracial), and Unity (0% Multiracial). Baker City is less Multiracial than neighboring North Powder (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.