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Crime in Baker summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Baker. Key points include:
There were 256 total crimes in Baker in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Baker is 2,145.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Baker is 402.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Baker is 1,743.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Baker is 1.23% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Baker Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Baker / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 256 | 2,145.3 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 48 | 402.2 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.4 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 83.8 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 301.7 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 208 | 1,743.1 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 47 | 393.9 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 115 | 963.7 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 46 | 385.5 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Baker summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Baker. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Baker is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Baker is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Baker is $180,738.
The median income in Baker is $54,750.
Baker's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Baker Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Baker | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Baker, LA Weather
The average high in Baker is 78.0° and the average low is 56.5°.
There are 77.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 62.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Baker |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Baker Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Baker
The current population in Baker is 12,253. The population has decreased 11.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,253 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 12,322 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 12,463 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 12,736 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 13,233 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 13,437 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 13,557 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 13,694 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 13,754 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 13,800 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,838 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,869 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 13,868 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,862 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 13,844 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Baker
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Baker is:
10.0% White with 1,230 White residents.
87.0% African American with 10,656 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 21 Other residents.
1.1% Two Or More with 129 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 212 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Baker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.0% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 87.0% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.1% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Baker
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Baker is 58.7% female with 7,198 female residents.
Baker is 41.3% male with 5,055 male residents.
| Gender | Baker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 41.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Baker for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Baker completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Baker completed 9-12th grade.
41.0% of adults in Baker completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Baker completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Baker completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Baker completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Baker completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Baker completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Baker completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Baker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Baker, Louisiana
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6.1% of households in Baker earn Less than $10,000.
4.5% of households in Baker earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.8% of households in Baker earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Baker earn $25,000 to $34,999.
19.1% of households in Baker earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Baker earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.8% of households in Baker earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.9% of households in Baker earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Baker earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.2% of households in Baker earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Baker | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.8% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.8% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.2% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
