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Baldwin

Michigan · 902 residents · 1.265 sq mi
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Baldwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,389. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 205 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,900. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
902
−19%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
713 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+43%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6939551K1K2K1990201020202024Baldwin
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,389
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,550 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,781
+33%since 2000
from $9,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
67.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+21%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(609)
Black20.5%(185)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(20)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other4%(36)
Diversity Score55.1%(497)
Diversity Score
55
−11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 29.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin, Michigan?

Baldwin, Michigan has about 902 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baldwin, Michigan?

The typical household in Baldwin, Michigan earns about $23,389 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin, Michigan?

About 11.9% 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 37.3% 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 122 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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