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Baldwin

Illinois · 373 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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Baldwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has fallen 90% since 2000, a loss of 3,254 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
373
−90%since 2000
from 3,627 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
560 / sq mi
−90%since 2000
from 5,446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+19%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
09902K3K4K1990201020202024Baldwin
2024355
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,034
+54%since 2000
from $13,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+38%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(360)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other9.4%(35)
Diversity Score23.3%(87)
Diversity Score
23
−65%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+57.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin, Illinois?

Baldwin, Illinois has about 373 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baldwin, Illinois?

The typical household in Baldwin, Illinois earns about $37,188 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin, Illinois?

About 16.8% 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 2.8% 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 36 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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