Baldwin County, AL

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2023 Population

239,945

2.8% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

43.7

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

10.5%

2.94% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$75,019

5.6% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$287,000

7.89% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

109,556

2.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Baldwin County, AL had a population of 240k people with a median age of 43.7 and a median household income of $75,019. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Baldwin County, AL grew from 233,420 to 239,945, a 2.8% increase and its median household income grew from $71,039 to $75,019, a 5.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baldwin County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.94%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.44%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.1%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.87%).

None of the households in Baldwin County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Baldwin County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baldwin County, AL are Columbia Southern University (5,778 degrees awarded in 2023), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,608 degrees), and United States Sports Academy (49 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Baldwin County, AL was $287,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Baldwin County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Baldwin County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Baldwin County, AL borders Clarke County, AL, Escambia County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Monroe County, AL, Washington County, AL, and Escambia County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Baldwin County, AL is home to a population of 240k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.81% of Baldwin County, AL residents were born outside of the country (9.13k people).

In 2023, there were 10.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (195k people) in Baldwin County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.25k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Baldwin County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Baldwin County, AL was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Baldwin County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baldwin County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
195k ± 1k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.1k ± 779
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.25k ± 1.03k

5.58%

Hispanic Population

13.4k people

5.58% of the people in Baldwin County, AL are hispanic (13.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baldwin County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
45,935 ± 5,238 people
Guatemala
15,043 ± 3,007 people
India
10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

Foreign-Born Population

3.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.13k people

3.47%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.1k people

As of 2023, 3.81% of Baldwin County, AL residents (9.13k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baldwin County, AL was 3.47%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Baldwin County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,515 ± 695
Gulf War (2001-)
4,451 ± 792
Gulf War (1990s)
3,075 ± 558

Baldwin County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Baldwin County, AL employs 110k people. The largest industries in Baldwin County, AL are Retail Trade (16,014 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,129 people), and Manufacturing (10,753 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($133,095), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($81,136), and Utilities ($80,395).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,264. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

110k

2023 Value

± 3,425

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 4.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Baldwin County, AL grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 107k employees to 110k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baldwin County, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (14,438 people), Management Occupations (12,037 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,327 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baldwin County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

110k

2023 Value

± 3,425

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 4.38%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Baldwin County, AL grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 107k employees to 110k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baldwin County, AL, are Retail Trade (16,014 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,129 people), and Manufacturing (10,753 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baldwin County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Baldwin County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,241

Median earning men ± $3,254

$35,389

Median earning women ± $1,634

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($76,500), Wholesale Trade ($76,250), and Manufacturing ($73,981).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($118,267), Public Administration ($51,114), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,885).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

482
Construction
423
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
410
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$485k
Retail Trade
$461k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$333k
Accommodation and Food Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Baldwin County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 76.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.4%), followed by Other (1.42%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (76.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.42%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Baldwin County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 76.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.4%), followed by Other (1.42%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Baldwin County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Baldwin County, AL awarded 7,435 degrees. The student population of Baldwin County, AL in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 14,661 male students and 10,889 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baldwin County, AL are White (4,339 and 58.4%), followed by Black or African American (1,295 and 17.4%), Unknown (1,183 and 15.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (214 and 2.88%).

The largest universities in Baldwin County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Southern University (5,778 and 77.7%), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,608 and 21.6%), and United States Sports Academy (49 and 0.659%).

The most popular majors in Baldwin County, AL are General Business Administration & Management (1,571 and 21.1%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (1,250 and 16.8%), and Fire Services Administration (588 and 7.91%).

The median tuition cost in Baldwin County, AL for private four year colleges is $18,900.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Baldwin County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 35.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 25,550 (57.4% men and 42.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 25,550 students enrolled in Baldwin County, AL, 57.4% men and 42.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,142 records, of which 38.7% were women and 61.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
521 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
515 degrees awarded
Fire Services Administration
580 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Baldwin County, AL was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 521 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Baldwin County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbia Southern University
5,778 degrees awarded
Coastal Alabama Community College
1,608 degrees awarded
United States Sports Academy
49 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Southern University with 5,778 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 4,460 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baldwin County, AL, which is 1.5 times more than the 2,975 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,339 degrees mean that there were 3.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,295 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Measure

In 2022, 0.905% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.822% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (913k), and Secondary Education (625k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Baldwin County, AL was $287,000 in 2023, which is 0.946 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $266,000 to $287,000, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Baldwin County, AL is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Baldwin County, AL have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baldwin County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baldwin County, AL is $75,019. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Baldwin County, AL was Census Tract 107.04 with a value of $93,510, followed by Census Tract 113 and Census Tract 111.02, with respective values of $90,250 and $87,776.

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baldwin County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.26%.

Housing

Property

$287,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,910

$73,381

Median Property Taxes

±$2,557

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baldwin County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baldwin County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2023

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.5% of the housing units in Baldwin County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baldwin County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 107.04
Census Tract 113
Census Tract 111.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baldwin County, AL was Census Tract 107.04 with a value of $93,510, followed by Census Tract 113 and Census Tract 111.02, with respective values of $90,250 and $87,776.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Baldwin County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,019

Median Household Income

± $2,751

94.6k

Number of Households

± 3,064

In 2023, the median household income of the 94.6k households in Baldwin County, AL grew to $75,019 from the previous year's value of $71,039.

The following chart displays the households in Baldwin County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Baldwin County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2022, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0777% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Worked At Home (9.96%)
Carpooled (6.94%)

In 2023, 80.3% of workers in Baldwin County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.96%) and those who carpooled to work (6.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baldwin County, AL have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.74% of the workforce in Baldwin County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Baldwin County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baldwin County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baldwin County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baldwin County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.26%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baldwin County, AL (24.8k out of 236k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baldwin County, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 16.4% of the children was living in poverty in Baldwin County, AL. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Baldwin County, AL has health coverage, with 44.6% on employee plans, 11.4% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 2.64% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see 1529 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.45% increase from the previous year (1450 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2099 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 957 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,529 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baldwin County, AL

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see an average of 1,529 patients per year. This represents a 5.45% increase from the previous year (1,450 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Baldwin County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 17% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.1% were men and 51.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.17%

Uninsured

44.6%

Employer Coverage

11.4%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

2.64%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baldwin County, AL declined by 12.5% from 9.33% to 8.17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Baldwin County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.2 in Baldwin County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Baldwin County, AL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.6% in Baldwin County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Baldwin County, AL.