Baker County, FL

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2024 Population

28,430

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

11.8%

9.96% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$79,836

12.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$256,700

14.1% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

12,150

5.16% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Baker County, FL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.5% of the residents in Baker County, FL are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Baker County, FL was $256,700, and the homeownership rate was 85.1%.

Most people in Baker County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Baker County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Baker County, FL borders Bradford County, FL, Clay County, FL, Columbia County, FL, Duval County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Union County, FL, Charlton County, GA, Clinch County, GA, and Ware County, GA.

United States Florida Jacksonville, FL

Population & Diversity

Baker County, FL is home to a population of 28.4k people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.43% of Baker County, FL residents were born outside of the country (406 people).

In 2024, there were 7.09 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22k people) in Baker County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.11k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.41k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.5%

2024 Citizenship

99.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.5% of Baker County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Baker County, FL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Baker County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baker County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
22k ± 348
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.11k ± 388
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.41k ± 395

4.06%

Hispanic Population

1.16k people

4.06% of the people in Baker County, FL are hispanic (1.16k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Baker County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,051,839 ± 24,582 people
Haiti
364,479 ± 14,701 people
Colombia
327,463 ± 13,946 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,051,839 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 364,479 and Colombia with 327,463.

Foreign-Born Population

1.43%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

406 people

1.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

543 people

As of 2024, 1.43% of Baker County, FL residents (406 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baker County, FL was 1.93%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Baker County, FL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
390 ± 148
Vietnam
344 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
287 ± 164

Baker County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.13 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Baker County, FL.

Health

88.2% of the population of Baker County, FL has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 2.55% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baker County, FL see 2,610 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,610 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2139 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 747 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,610 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baker County, FL

Primary care physicians in Baker County, FL see an average of 2,610 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,610 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Baker County, FL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

11.2%

Non-Group

2.55%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baker County, FL grew by 14% from 10.4% to 11.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Baker County, FL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.91 in Baker County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Baker County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.6% in Baker County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Baker County, FL.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.8% in Baker County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Baker County, FL.

Economy

The economy of Baker County, FL employs 12.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Baker County, FL were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,892 people), Public Administration (1,551 people), and Construction (1,378 people), and the highest paying industries were Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($120,924), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,762), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,089).

Employment

Occupations

12.2k

2024 Value

± 1,128

5.16%

1 Year growth

± 12.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Baker County, FL grew at a rate of 5.16%, from 11.6k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baker County, FL, are Management Occupations (1,344 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,204 people), and Material Moving Occupations (834 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baker County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

12.2k

2024 Value

± 1,128

5.16%

1 Year growth

± 12.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Baker County, FL grew at a rate of 5.16%, from 11.6k employees to 12.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baker County, FL, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,892 people), Public Administration (1,551 people), and Construction (1,378 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baker County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Baker County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,243

Median earning men ± $2,128

$38,298

Median earning women ± $2,551

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,058), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,920), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,886).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($55,963), Construction ($54,516), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,514).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Florida.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

63
Construction
44
Other Services (except Public Administration)
38
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$95.8k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$50.9k
Transportation and Warehousing
$30.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 28 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Baker County, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Florida.

Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Baker County, FL was $256,700 in 2024, which is 0.772 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $225,000 to $256,700, a 14.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Baker County, FL is 85.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Baker County, FL have an average commute time of 29.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baker County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 9.96% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baker County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.44%.

Housing

Property

$256,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$21,454

$7,799

Median Property Taxes

±$867

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baker County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baker County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

85.1%

Homeownership

2024

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 85.1% of the housing units in Baker County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 83.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baker County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$79,836

Median Household Income

± $10,214

9.17k

Number of Households

± 962

In 2024, the median household income of the 9.17k households in Baker County, FL grew to $79,836 from the previous year's value of $70,833.

The following chart displays the households in Baker County, FL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Baker County, FL is from Florida.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Florida

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2024, the income inequality in Florida was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.383% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77%)
Carpooled (9.95%)
Worked At Home (8.62%)

In 2024, 77% of workers in Baker County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.95%) and those who worked at home (8.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

29.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baker County, FL have a longer commute time (29.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.71% of the workforce in Baker County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Baker County, FL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baker County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baker County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 9.96% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baker County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.44%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baker County, FL (3.04k out of 25.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baker County, FL is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 19.3% of the children was living in poverty in Baker County, FL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 466 in Baker County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 259% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.