Baker, MT Demographics

A map of Baker's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,376	1,687	92.4%	93.6%
Native American/Other	61	25	4.1%	1.4%
Multiracial	50	45	3.4%	2.5%
Hispanic	2	39	0.1%	2.2%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.2%

Baker, Montana has an estimated population of 1,489, a large decrease from the 1,802 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.4% White, 4.1% Native American/Other, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baker, 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 Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baker, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 14.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baker is ranked the 73rd most populous place in Montana, out of 497 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 was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baker's White Population

1,376 residents of Baker, or 92.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baker is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Baker ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker's White population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. White residents' share of Baker's population has decreased from 93.6% to 92.4%.

Baker is more White than neighboring Plevna (81.8% White), Marmarth (82% White), and Ekalaka (90.6% White). Baker is less White than neighboring Golva (95.9% White), and Ismay (100% White).

Baker's Black Population

0 residents of Baker, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baker is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Baker ranks 164th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Baker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Baker's Asian Population

0 residents of Baker, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baker is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Baker ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Baker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Baker's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Baker, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baker is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Baker ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Baker's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.1%.

Baker is more Hispanic than neighboring Marmarth (0% Hispanic), and Ismay (0% Hispanic). Baker is less Hispanic than neighboring Plevna (1% Hispanic), Golva (2.1% Hispanic), and Ekalaka (1.4% Hispanic).

Baker's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Baker, or 4.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baker is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Baker ranks 275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 144.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baker's population has increased from 1.4% to 4.1%.

Baker is more Native American/Other than neighboring Plevna (0% Native American/Other), Golva (0% Native American/Other), Ismay (0% Native American/Other), and Ekalaka (0.7% Native American/Other). Baker is less Native American/Other than neighboring Marmarth (6% Native American/Other).

Baker's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Baker, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baker is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Baker ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baker's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Baker's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.4%.

Baker is more Multiracial than neighboring Golva (2.1% Multiracial), and Ismay (0% Multiracial). Baker is less Multiracial than neighboring Plevna (17.2% Multiracial), Marmarth (12% Multiracial), and Ekalaka (7.2% 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.