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Baker, LA

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Population
12,136
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
80 ft
Median Home Value
$157,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$993/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in LouisianaPopulation rankingHighest population places in LouisianaNearest larger communityCentral, Louisiana7.5 miles away · 30,313 residents.

About Baker

Baker is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, situated between Baton Rouge and Zachary. Named in 1888 for an early settler, the community of approximately 12,253 hosts the annual Baker Buffalo Festival each September as a school fundraiser. Public education is administered by the City of Baker School System.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.9ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+97.8rating

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