The Town FilesBaker County, Georgia
2,790 people. The median home is worth $119,500 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $46,012.
Towns in Baker County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 602 | $87,700 | $28,594 | 37.7 |
People and housing
| Baker County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $631 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,012 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 50.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
437 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,963 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 169 storm events in Baker County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Baker County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).