City of Baker
City
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	East Baton Rouge
Area	7.9 mi² (20.5 km²)
- land	7.9 mi² (20.5 km²)
- water	0.0 mi² (0 km²), 0%
Center
- coordinates	30°35′08″N 91°09′26″W / 30.58556, -91.15722Coordinates: 30°35′08″N 91°09′26″W / 30.58556, -91.15722
- elevation	79 ft (24.1 m)
Population	13,793 (2000)
Density	1,474.3 /mi² (569.2 /km²)
Time zone	CST (UTC-6)
- summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Area code	225
Location of Baker in Louisiana
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Website : http://www.cityofbakerla.net

Baker is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana as part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area. The population was 13,793 at the 2000 census. Less affluent than neighboring Zachary, Louisiana (perhaps because of its proximity to the Exxon refinery), Baker's population is nevertheless expected to grow dramatically as a result of an influx of former New Orleans residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina. However, the U.S. Census Bureau released a population count for East Baton Rouge Parish, done in July 2006 but released in Mach 2007 which includes Zachary, Louisiana and Baker and found that only 19,264 displaced citizens remain in East Baton Rouge Parish which dismisses all claims about Baker growing "dramatically" with only a small portion of displaced citizens remaining and many still consider themselves "Temporary" as they wait for federal recovery cash to return to their homes in the New Orleans metropolitan area or other Gulf South regions. List of cities, towns, and villages in Louisiana, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... Location Location of St. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... 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Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... 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Zachary is a city located in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... East Baton Rouge Parish is a parish located in the state of Louisiana. ... Zachary is a city located in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ... The New Orleans Metropolitan Area, consisting of the Greater New Orleans region and three addtional parishes which share the perimeter of Lake Ponchartrain, is the largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana, centered around the city of New Orleans. ... The Gulf South is a region of the United States that consists of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, all of which border the Gulf of Mexico on the Gulf Coast of the United States. ...

Geography

Baker is located at 30°35′8″N, 91°9′26″W (30.585637, -91.157096)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.4 km² (7.9 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 13,793 people, 4,971 households, and 3,782 families residing in the city. The population density was 675.0/km² (1,747.3/mi²). There were 5,389 housing units at an average density of 263.7/km² (682.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 45.97% White, 52.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 4,971 households out of which 39.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.18. “Spouse” redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,151, and the median income for a family was $38,621. Males had a median income of $31,791 versus $22,177 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,920. About 13.4% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Baker did see an influx of New Orleans residents during the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina but as of January 2007 only about 1,000 to 2,000 displaced families remain in Baker and most reside in temporary housing in the form of Federal Emergency Management Agency provided trailers, as stated above most displaced residents plan on returning to New Orleans or at least leaving Baton Rouge so the long term impact of Hurricane Katrina on Baton Rouge and surrounding areas is expected to be minimal. New FEMA seal The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ...

Sister cities

Baker has one sister city:

• Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal

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Education

Residents of Baker are zoned to the City of Baker School System [1].

FEMA City

Due to the mass mirigation of evacuees from the New Orleans area, trailers are currently being setup on Groom Rd, in Baker. There were many trailers on Blount Rd. next to the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport but those trailer sites are closing as of March 2007 and many residents of those trailer communities have stated they plan on returning to New Orleans, to date, efforts are being made to return those families to different trailer sites in the New Orleans area. What will be done to those trailer communities in the future is unknown. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (IATA: BTR, ICAO: KBTR) also known as Ryan Field is a public airport located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. ...

External links

• City of Baker

	v • d • e Municipalities and communities of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Parish Seat: Baton Rouge
Cities	Baker | Baton Rouge | Central City | Zachary Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Location Location of St. ... Official language(s) de jure: none de facto: English & French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans [1] Area  Ranked 31st  - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²)  - Width 130 miles (210 km)  - Length 379 miles (610 km)  - % water 16  - Latitude 29°N to 33°N  - Longitude 89°W... A parish seat is the administrative center of a parish in the US state of Louisiana. ... Nickname: Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Location of Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Coordinates: , Country United States State Louisiana Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Government  - Mayor Melvin Kip Holden (D) Area  - City  79. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nickname: Motto: Authentic Louisiana at every turn Location of Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana Coordinates: , Country United States State Louisiana Parish East Baton Rouge Parish Founded 1699 Incorporated 16 January 1817 Government  - Mayor Melvin Kip Holden (D) Area  - City  79. ... Central City is Louisianas newest city. ... Zachary is a city located in the Baton Rouge metropolitan area in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. ...
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