Baker County Demographics

A map of Baker County's Population by Race

Baker County, Florida has an estimated population of 28,430, a less than 1% change from the 28,259 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 10.9% Black, 6.6% Multiracial, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baker County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baker has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baker County, that probability was 36.3% in 2020 and 38.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baker County is ranked the 50th most populous county in Florida, out of 67 counties. Baker County was ranked the 51st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Baker County's White Population

22,049 residents of Baker County, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baker County is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Baker County ranks 12th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Baker County's population has decreased from 78.5% to 77.6%.

Baker County is more White than neighboring Union County (70% White), Columbia County (70.3% White), Bradford County (72.9% White), Charlton County (54.4% White), and Clay County (67.8% White).

Baker County's Black Population

3,111 residents of Baker County, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baker County is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Baker County ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.7%. Black residents' share of Baker County's population has decreased from 13.5% to 10.9%.

Baker County is less Black than neighboring Union County (14.7% Black), Columbia County (16.1% Black), Bradford County (15.4% Black), Charlton County (24.8% Black), and Clay County (11.6% Black).

Baker County's Asian Population

234 residents of Baker County, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baker County is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Baker County ranks 51st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 49.0%. Asian residents' share of Baker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Baker County is more Asian than neighboring Union County (0.2% Asian), and Bradford County (0.7% Asian). Baker County is less Asian than neighboring Columbia County (1% Asian), Charlton County (1.1% Asian), and Clay County (3% Asian).

Baker County's Hispanic Population

1,155 residents of Baker County, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baker County is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Baker County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Baker County's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.1%.

Baker County is less Hispanic than neighboring Union County (5.4% Hispanic), Columbia County (7.9% Hispanic), Bradford County (5% Hispanic), Charlton County (15.4% Hispanic), and Clay County (11.4% Hispanic).

Baker County's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Baker County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baker County is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Baker County ranks 37th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 99.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baker County's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Baker County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Union County (0.2% Native American/Other), Columbia County (0.9% Native American/Other), Bradford County (0.1% Native American/Other), Charlton County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Clay County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Baker County's Multiracial Population

1,880 residents of Baker County, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baker County is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Baker County ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 67 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 106.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Baker County's population has increased from 3.2% to 6.6%.

Baker County is more Multiracial than neighboring Columbia County (3.9% Multiracial), Bradford County (5.9% Multiracial), Charlton County (3.9% Multiracial), and Clay County (5.1% Multiracial). Baker County is less Multiracial than neighboring Union County (9.4% 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.