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Baldwin County

Georgia · 43,799 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 $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,800. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
43,799
−2%since 2000
from 44,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
169 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+12%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K41K43K45K47K1990201020202024Baldwin County
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,159 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,934
+66%since 2000
from $16,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+39%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(22,432)
Black41.8%(18,318)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,139)
Asian1.4%(599)
Other1.8%(809)
Diversity Score68.9%(30,185)
Segregation Score18.4%(8,076)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baldwin County, Georgia?

Baldwin County, Georgia has about 43,799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baldwin County, Georgia earns about $46,250 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Baldwin County, Georgia?

About 24.3% 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 23.7% 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 4,269 residents, a change of about 11 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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