Baker County Demographics

A map of Baker County's Population by Race

Baker County, Oregon has an estimated population of 16,840, a slight increase from the 16,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.8% White, 5.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.3% Black, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 County, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baker County is ranked the 28th most populous county in Oregon, out of 36 counties. Baker County was ranked the 28th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Baker County's White Population

14,790 residents of Baker County, or 87.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baker County is significantly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Baker County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Baker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 87.8%.

Baker County is more White than neighboring Union County (85.8% White), Washington County (77.6% White), Payette County (75.5% White), and Adams County (87% White). Baker County is less White than neighboring Wallowa County (89.2% White).

Baker County's Black Population

221 residents of Baker County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baker County is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Baker County ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Black population has grown by an estimated 215.7%. Black residents' share of Baker County's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.3%.

Baker County is more Black than neighboring Union County (0.8% Black), Washington County (0.3% Black), Payette County (0.1% Black), and Adams County (0.2% Black).

Baker County's Asian Population

63 residents of Baker County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baker County is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Baker County ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Asian residents' share of Baker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Baker County is more Asian than neighboring Wallowa County (0.3% Asian), and Adams County (0% Asian). Baker County is less Asian than neighboring Union County (1.1% Asian), Washington County (0.6% Asian), and Payette County (0.7% Asian).

Baker County's Hispanic Population

896 residents of Baker County, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baker County is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Baker County ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Baker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

Baker County is more Hispanic than neighboring Wallowa County (4.2% Hispanic), and Adams County (5% Hispanic). Baker County is less Hispanic than neighboring Union County (5.5% Hispanic), Washington County (16.5% Hispanic), and Payette County (17.9% Hispanic).

Baker County's Native American/Other Population

218 residents of Baker County, or 1.3% 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 Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Baker County ranks 21st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baker County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Baker County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Wallowa County (1% Native American/Other). Baker County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Union County (2.8% Native American/Other), Payette County (1.6% Native American/Other), and Adams County (2.1% Native American/Other).

Baker County's Multiracial Population

652 residents of Baker County, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baker County is slightly lower than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Baker County ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Baker County's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Baker County is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington County (4.3% Multiracial), Wallowa County (4% Multiracial), Payette County (4.2% Multiracial), and Adams County (5.8% 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.