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Baldwin

Louisiana · 2,497 residents · 3.217 sq mi
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Baldwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,272. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,300. The poverty rate of 31.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,497
+6%since 1990
from 2,363 in 1990
1990 – 2025
776 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 735 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.8
+17%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Baldwin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,272
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,260 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,118
+39%since 1990
from $7,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.8%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,300
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$344
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
84.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
15.3% rent
1.6
−22%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(783)
Black63.7%(1,505)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.7%(63)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,429)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(790)
Black64.2%(1,602)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian0.8%(21)
Diversity Score58.5%(1,461)
59
−3%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.3%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.5%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−35%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Baldwin, Louisiana?

Baldwin, Louisiana has about 2,497 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Baldwin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Baldwin, Louisiana earns about $23,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baldwin, Louisiana expensive?

In Baldwin, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $38,300, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin, Louisiana?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Baldwin, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baldwin, Louisiana?

About 31.8% of people in Baldwin, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baldwin, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Baldwin, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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