Baker, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
Baker is a community in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, home to about 12,253 people spread across 8.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,177 a year, and a typical home is worth about $157,900. About 24.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 12 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, Baker ranks number 42 of 488 in population, number 205 in median household income, number 200 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Baker typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 42°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brownfields, LA | 3.4 mi. | 4,261 |
| 2. | Zachary, LA | 5.6 mi. | 19,952 |
| 3. | Merrydale, LA | 6.5 mi. | 9,490 |
| 4. | Central, LA | 7.5 mi. | 29,783 |
| 5. | Monticello, LA | 9.4 mi. | 3,999 |
| 6. | Baton Rouge, LA | 10.0 mi. | 222,771 |
| 7. | Port Allen, LA | 10.1 mi. | 4,942 |
| 8. | Slaughter, LA | 10.1 mi. | 1,250 |
What is the population of Baker, Louisiana?
Baker has a population of about 12,253 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Baker, Louisiana in?
Baker is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in Baker, Louisiana?
The median home value in Baker is about $157,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Baker, Louisiana?
The median personal income in Baker is about $31,177 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Baker, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 46 tornadoes have been recorded in East Baton Rouge Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Baker, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 42 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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