Baker County, Florida

History Baker County was created in 1861. It was named for James McNair Baker, a Confederate Senator.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,525 km² (589 mi²). 1,516 km² (585 mi²) of it is land and 10 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.62% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 22,259 people, 7,043 households, and 5,599 families residing in the county. The population density is 15/km² (38/mi²). There are 7,592 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 84.04% White, 13.92% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.25% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,043 households out of which 41.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.70% are married couples living together, 13.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.50% are non-families. 17.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.86 and the average family size is 3.20.

In the county the population is spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 9.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 110.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 112.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $40,035, and the median income for a family is $43,503. Males have a median income of $30,240 versus $21,279 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,164. 14.70% of the population and 11.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 22.20% are under the age of 18 and 8.60% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Glen St. Mary
• MacClenny[?]
• Macclenny