Florida

Baker

28,259
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Baker

Baker, Florida, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 1,325. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 28,259.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 4 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Olustee (Ocean Pond), Skirmish at Sanderson FL, Battle of Olustee (Florida) – Trans-Mississippi connection, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202028,259
201027,115
200022,259
199018,486
198015,289
19709,242
19607,363
19506,313
19406,510
19306,273
19205,622
19104,805
19004,516
18903,333
18802,303
18701,325
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Baker

Military engagements that took place in Baker, Florida.

Battle of Olustee (Ocean Pond)
1864
Skirmish at Sanderson FL
1864
Battle of Olustee (Florida) – Trans-Mississippi connection
1864
Skirmish at Sanderson
1864

Historic places in Baker

National Register of Historic Places listings in Baker, Florida.

Burnsed Blockhouse
Sanderson
Olustee Battlefield
Olustee
Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Company
Glen St. Mary
Old Baker County Courthouse
Macclenny

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Frequently asked about Baker

When does Baker first appear in the US census?
Baker, Florida first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 1,325.
What is the population of Baker?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Baker had a recorded population of 28,259.
Were any battles fought in Baker?
4 documented military engagements took place in Baker, including Battle of Olustee (Ocean Pond), Skirmish at Sanderson FL, Battle of Olustee (Florida) – Trans-Mississippi connection.
How many historic places are in Baker?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Baker, Florida.
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