Baker City, OR
Safe Republican — 17K residents — 1 counties
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 87.8% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(5) | 5.3% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 1.3% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.4% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 1.0% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.1% |
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 14.2% | 43.7% |
| Other | 9.4% | 28.9% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 8.1% | 25.0% |
| Catholic | 6.5% | 20.2% |
| Mainline Protestant | 2.3% | 7.2% |
| Non-religious | 67.6% | — |
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+48.7 |
| 2020 | Trump+50.4 |
| 2016 | Trump+50.4 |
| 2012 | Romney+39.5 |
| 2008 | McCain+32.4 |
| 2004 | Bush+40.3 |
| 2000 | Bush+41.5 |
| 1996 | Dole+18.5 |
| 1992 | Bush+6.2 |
Baker City, OR is a metro area that has a population of 16,840. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+48.7. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.2% | 72.8% | R+48.7 | D+1.7 |
| 2020 | 23.6% | 74.0% | R+50.4 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | 20.5% | 70.8% | R+50.4 | R+10.9 |
| 2012 | 28.0% | 67.5% | R+39.5 | R+7.0 |
| 2008 | 32.0% | 64.4% | R+32.4 | D+7.8 |
| 2004 | 29.0% | 69.2% | R+40.3 | D+1.2 |
| 2000 | 26.6% | 68.0% | R+41.5 | R+22.9 |
| 1996 | 33.1% | 51.6% | R+18.5 | R+12.3 |
| 1992 | 31.8% | 38.0% | R+6.2 | D+5.5 |
| 1988 | 42.4% | 54.1% | R+11.7 | D+21.7 |
| 1984 | 33.2% | 66.6% | R+33.4 | R+5.6 |
| 1980 | 31.4% | 59.2% | R+27.9 | R+27.4 |
| 1976 | 47.8% | 48.3% | R+0.5 | D+21.9 |
| 1972 | 32.9% | 55.3% | R+22.4 | R+8.9 |
| 1968 | 39.4% | 52.9% | R+13.5 | R+32.3 |
| 1964 | 59.3% | 40.5% | D+18.7 | D+15.7 |
| 1960 | 51.5% | 48.5% | D+3.0 | D+6.9 |
| 1956 | 48.1% | 51.9% | R+3.9 | D+20.9 |
| 1952 | 37.5% | 62.2% | R+24.7 | R+27.9 |
| 1948 | 50.2% | 47.0% | D+3.2 | — |
What defines Baker City, OR?
Baker City, OR voted overwhelmingly Republican in 2024. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, revealing how its political character has evolved over more than a century.
Constituent Counties
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Counties in Baker City, OR
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | 17K | R+48.7 | 2,343 | 7,060 | 9,694 | 100.0% |
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Key Insights
- Has voted Republican in the last 5 presidential elections
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 48.7% margin
Who Lives Here
| Group | Baker City, OR | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 87.8% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(5) | 5.3% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 4.1% | 4.0% |
▶Black / African American(5) | 1.3% | 12.2% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 1.0% | 0.9% |
▶Asian(4) | 0.4% | 6.0% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(1) | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: -28.0pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Evangelical-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Republican-leaning rural and exurban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.2% | 43.7% | — | — | |
| 9.4% | 28.9% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 8.1% | 25.0% | — | — |
| 6.5% | 20.2% | — | — | |
| 2.3% | 7.2% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 67.6% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Baker City, OR metro area? 16,840 residents across 1 counties.
Demographics
26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 7pp below the national average. Places with similar education levels vote R+3 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Baker City, OR
How competitive is Baker City, OR?
Do voters in Baker City, OR split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vs Governor | R+39.1 | R+55.4 | 16.3pp |