Total Population
10,209
Population
Growth Rate
0.31%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
30.200
Baker City is the county seat for Baker County, Oregon. With a population of around 10,000 people, this is a vibrant and active community. Baker City is known for its charming downtown and historic buildings along with its’ parks and recreation, golf courses, cycling trails and nearby open spaces for horseback riding and hiking. The city also hosts many annual festivals and events, including the Miners' Jubilee on the third weekend of July and the Baker City Cycling Classic.
The city is situated in a valley between the Wallowa Mountains to the east and the Elkhorn Mountains, part of the Blue Mountains to the west, with the Powder River running through the center of downtown on its way to the Snake River.
Interstate 84 (I-84) runs along the eastern edge of Baker City, while U.S. Route 30 passes through its downtown. Oregon Route 7 runs between I-84 in Baker City and Sumpter and Austin to the west. Oregon Route 86 heads north and east past the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and on to the cities of Richland and Halfway. Baker City can also be accessed by the city-owned Baker City Municipal Airport and freight can be transported in and out of the city on the Union Pacific Railroad.
Households
4,426
Owner Occupied
2,998
Renter Occupied
1,428
Vacant
257
Median Household
$51,974 $58,525
Average Household
$74,446 $84,585
Per Capita
$32,553 $37,139
Total Businesses
534
Total Employed
4,705
Workers 16+
3,736
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
58
Employed
924
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
64
Employed
806
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
69
Employed
606
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
47
Employed
552
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
32
Employed
365
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
327
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
3,544
Non-Resident Commuters
147
Drive Alone
2,831
Carpooled
279
Public
7
Work At Home
282