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Baldwin

Michigan · 1,025 residents (2025 est.) · 1.265 sq mi
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Baldwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $106,300. The poverty rate of 38.9% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,261
+14%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
997 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+25%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,025 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6939551K1K2K1990201020202024Baldwin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,550 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,354
+60%since 2000
from $9,619 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−21%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
58.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.2%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+64%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(647)
Black34%(376)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(684)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(791)
Black16.4%(207)
Hispanic / Latino14%(177)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(86)
Diversity Score69.4%(875)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 29.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 28.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.8%
+29.3 ptssince 2017
from 48.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin, Michigan?

Baldwin, Michigan has about 1,261 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baldwin, Michigan?

The typical household in Baldwin, Michigan earns about $25,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baldwin, Michigan expensive?

In Baldwin, Michigan, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin, Michigan?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Baldwin, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baldwin, Michigan?

About 38.9% of people in Baldwin, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baldwin, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Baldwin, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 481 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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