Baker County & Information
Baker County was founded in 1861. It was named for James McNair Baker (1821–1892), a judge and Confederate senator.[3] In 1864 the Battle of Olustee was fought near Lake City in Baker County. This was the only major American Civil War battle in Florida.
Population & More
Population: 27,803
Median Household Income: $63,860
Persons in poverty: 16.1%
High school graduate: 85.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 15.2%
Persons without health insurance: 11.5%
Households: 105,003
Number of Companies: 4,664
Men owned firms: 2,780
Women owned firms: N/A
Veterans: 15,660
Cities & Zip Codes: Branch, 70516 - Church Point, 70525 - Crowley, 70526 - Crowley, 70527 - Egan, 70531 - Estherwood, 70534 - Evangeline, 70537 - Iota, 70543 - Mermentau, 70556 - Midland, 70556 - Morse, 70559 - Rayne, 70578.