Demographics & People — Baker, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,322 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,100 |
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| Median Age | 33.5 |
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| Total Households | 4,258 |
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| Family Households | 2,975 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.86 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.2312 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,357 |
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| Black or African American | 10,682 |
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| Asian | 1 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 244 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 9,447 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,784 |
| American | 463 |
| Subsaharan African | 267 |
| French (except Basque) | 247 |
| African | 213 |
| German | 168 |
| English | 160 |
| Irish | 147 |
| Italian | 93 |
Language
| English Only | 10,687 |
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| Spanish | 14 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,748 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 449 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,176 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Baker, Louisiana.
