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Baldwin

Louisiana · 2,436 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 $35,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $58,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,436
−2%since 2000
from 2,497 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
757 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 776 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+15%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Baldwin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,938
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,272 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,930
+77%since 2000
from $10,118 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(790)
Black64.2%(1,602)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(37)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(1,461)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(716)
Black66.3%(1,614)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other5.1%(125)
Diversity Score61.9%(1,507)
Diversity Score
62
+6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
11.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin, Louisiana?

Baldwin, Louisiana has about 2,436 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baldwin, Louisiana?

The typical household in Baldwin, Louisiana earns about $35,938 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 $58,200, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin, Louisiana?

About 13.5% 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 19.2% 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 73 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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