Baker County, Oregon

county in Oregon, United States

Baker County, Oregon is a county in Oregon.

Baker County
Baker County Courthouse in Baker City
Baker County Courthouse in Baker City
Map of Oregon highlighting Baker County
Location within the U.S. state of Oregon
Map of the United States highlighting Oregon
Oregon's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°43′N 117°40′W / 44.71°N 117.67°W / 44.71; -117.67
Country United States
State Oregon
FoundedSeptember 22, 1862
Named forEdward D. Baker
SeatBaker City
Largest cityBaker City
Area
 • Total3,088 sq mi (8,000 km2)
 • Land3,068 sq mi (7,950 km2)
 • Water20 sq mi (50 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total16,668
 • Density5.22/sq mi (2.02/km2)
Time zoneUTC−8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.bakercounty.org