Baker County (Oregon)

Baker County is a county located in the state of Oregon of the United States. The population was 16,471 at the 2000 census; to the state in 2005 was 16,287 inhabitants. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Baker City.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​7999 square kilometers; of which 53 square kilometers (0.66 percent) of water.

Demographic data

1900-1990 2000

According to the census of 2000, there were 16,741 people in the county. There were 6,883 households and 4,680 families. The population density was 2 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 95.68 % White, 0.23 % African American, 1.09 % Native American, 0.38 % Asian, 0.04 % Pacific Islander residents from the and 0.92 % percent from other ethnic groups; 1.65% were descended from two or more races. 2.34% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 6,883 households out of which 28.00 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 56.20 % were married couples living together, 8.60 % had a female householder with no husband. 32.00 % were non-families. 27.80% of all households and 13.40% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.87.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 24.20 % under the age of 18, 5.80 % from 18 to 24, 23.60% from 25 to 44 years, 27.30 % between 45 and 64 years and 19.00% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males, 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.

The median income for a household was $ 30,367, and the median income for a family was $ 36,106. Males have a median income of $ 27,133, women $ 20,480. The per capita income was $ 15,612. 14.70% of the population and 10.10% of families are below the poverty line. 18.80% of those under age 18 and 12.40% were 65 years or older.