Oregon

Baker

16,668
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Baker

Baker, Oregon, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 2,804. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,668.

Its recorded population peaked at 18,297 in 1940, and has since declined by roughly 9 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of South Mountain, Bannock War – Battle of Birch Creek OR, Bannock War - Battle of South Mountain OR, and 13 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202016,668
201016,134
200016,741
199015,317
198016,134
197014,919
196017,295
195016,175
194018,297
193016,754
192017,929
191018,076
190015,597
18906,764
18804,616
18702,804
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, Oregon.

Battle of South Mountain
1878
Bannock War – Battle of Birch Creek OR
1878
Bannock War - Battle of South Mountain OR
1878

Historic places in Baker

National Register of Historic Places listings in Baker, Oregon.

Unity Ranger Station
Unity
Antlers Guard Station
Whitney
St. Elizabeth Hospital (Old)
Baker
SUMPTER VALLEY GOLD DREDGE (dredge)
Sumpter
Sumpter Valley Railway Historic District
Sumpter
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Frequently asked about Baker

When does Baker first appear in the US census?
Baker, Oregon first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 2,804.
What is the population of Baker?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Baker had a recorded population of 16,668.
When did Baker's population peak?
Baker's recorded population peaked at 18,297 in 1940.
Were any battles fought in Baker?
3 documented military engagements took place in Baker, including Battle of South Mountain, Bannock War – Battle of Birch Creek OR, Bannock War - Battle of South Mountain OR.
How many historic places are in Baker?
13 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Baker, Oregon.
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