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Baldwin County

Georgia · 45,720 residents · 258.699 sq mi
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Baldwin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,720
+2%since 2000
from 44,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K41K43K45K47K1990201020202024Baldwin County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,237
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,159 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,488
+7%since 2000
from $16,271 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
40.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+51%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54%(24,704)
Black41.3%(18,866)
Hispanic / Latino2%(919)
Asian1.3%(580)
Other0.5%(226)
Diversity Score66.1%(30,201)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin County, Georgia?

Baldwin County, Georgia has about 45,720 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baldwin County, Georgia earns about $37,237 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin County, Georgia?

About 18.4% 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 25.2% of people in Baldwin County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baldwin County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Baldwin County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,190 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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14 census tracts
Census Tract 9708.02Census Tract 9706Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9705.01Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9703.02Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9708.01Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9705.02Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9707.01Census Tract 9707.02
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 31061ZIP 31062ZIP 31034
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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