COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Baldwin County

Georgia · 39,530 residents · 258.699 sq mi

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The short version

Baldwin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,513. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $55,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.8

US median: 33.0

Less educated

13% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

39,530

−12%vs 2000

vs 44,700 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

153 / sq mi

−12%vs 2000

vs 173 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.8

−7%vs 2000

vs 34.2 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202444K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,513

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $35,159 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$10,358

−36%vs 2000

vs $16,271 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

17.5%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$55,100

+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $70,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$334

−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $478 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.3%

+1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.5% in 2000

31.7% rent

Afford Score

2.2

+8%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic53.5%(23,920)

Black43.2%(19,324)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(607)

Asian1%(442)

Other0%

Diversity Score64.7%(28,928)

1990

White, non-Hispanic56.7%(22,429)

Black42.4%(16,757)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(317)

Asian0.7%(275)

Other0.2%(69)

Diversity Score63.3%(25,013)

Diversity Score

−2%vs 2000

vs 65 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.3%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

64.7%

−7.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 72.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.5%

−1.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.5% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.5 min

+18%vs 2000

vs 13.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin County, Georgia?

Baldwin County, Georgia has about 39,530 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Baldwin County, Georgia?

The typical household in Baldwin County, Georgia earns about $25,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baldwin County, Georgia expensive?

In Baldwin County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $55,100, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin County, Georgia?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Baldwin County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baldwin County, Georgia?

About 17.5% of people in Baldwin County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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