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Baldwin

Florida · 1,394 residents (2025 est.) · 2.021 sq mi
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Baldwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 336 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $180,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,298
−21%since 2000
from 1,634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
642 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 809 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+23%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,394 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Baldwin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,603 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,528
+140%since 2000
from $13,560 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+22%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,700
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+103%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(1,089)
Black30.8%(503)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(921)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(862)
Black25.2%(327)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(49)
Diversity Score61.5%(798)
Diversity Score
61
+9%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−69.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.3%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin, Florida?

Baldwin, Florida has about 1,298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baldwin, Florida?

The typical household in Baldwin, Florida earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baldwin, Florida expensive?

In Baldwin, Florida, the median home is worth about $180,700, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin, Florida?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Baldwin, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baldwin, Florida?

About 16.3% of people in Baldwin, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baldwin, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Baldwin, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 152 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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