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Baldwin

Illinois · 313 residents (2025 est.) · 0.666 sq mi
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Baldwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,771. Population has fallen 90% since 2000, a loss of 3,272 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
355
−90%since 2000
from 3,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
533 / sq mi
−90%since 2000
from 5,446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+20%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:313 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
09902K3K4K1990201020202024Baldwin
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,771
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,195
+101%since 2000
from $13,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
+7%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+49%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(1,200)
Black58.8%(2,131)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(282)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(2,436)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(350)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.5%(12)
Diversity Score
3
−95%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+66.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin, Illinois?

Baldwin, Illinois has about 355 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baldwin, Illinois?

The typical household in Baldwin, Illinois earns about $46,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baldwin, Illinois expensive?

In Baldwin, Illinois, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin, Illinois?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Baldwin, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baldwin, Illinois?

About 25.9% of people in Baldwin, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baldwin, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Baldwin, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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