Baldwin County, AL

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2024 Population

246,989

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

43.9

0.458% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

10.1%

4.01% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$78,775

5.01% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$316,900

10.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

113,907

3.97% 1-year growth

About

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.

97.8% of the residents in Baldwin County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baldwin County, AL are Columbia Southern University (7,773 degrees awarded in 2024), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,507 degrees), and United States Sports University (52 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Baldwin County, AL was $316,900, and the homeownership rate was 77.6%.

Most people in Baldwin County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 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 247k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.14% of Baldwin County, AL residents were born outside of the country (10.2k people).

In 2024, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (199k people) in Baldwin County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.41k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2024 Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.8% of Baldwin County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Baldwin County, AL was 97.9%, 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)
199k ± 1.37k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.8k ± 876
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
6.41k ± 950

5.78%

Hispanic Population

14.3k people

5.78% of the people in Baldwin County, AL are hispanic (14.3k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
53,867 ± 5,668 people
Guatemala
18,373 ± 3,322 people
Korea
11,536 ± 2,634 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

Foreign-Born Population

4.14%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

10.2k people

3.81%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.13k people

As of 2024, 4.14% of Baldwin County, AL residents (10.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baldwin County, AL was 3.81%, 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
7,676 ± 737
Gulf War (2001-)
4,568 ± 659
Gulf War (1990s)
2,864 ± 507

Baldwin County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Baldwin County, AL.

Health

91.7% of the population of Baldwin County, AL has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 2.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see 1,595 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,595 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2124 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 828 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,595 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Baldwin County, AL

Primary care physicians in Baldwin County, AL see an average of 1,595 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,595 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.28%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

11.1%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

2.54%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baldwin County, AL grew by 1.36% from 8.17% to 8.28%.

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 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.02 in Baldwin County, AL.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 36.8% in Baldwin County, AL.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.2% in Baldwin County, AL.

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

Economy

The economy of Baldwin County, AL employs 114k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Baldwin County, AL were Retail Trade (15,972 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,276 people), and Manufacturing (11,310 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($137,689), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,687), and Utilities ($80,015).

Employment

Occupations

114k

2024 Value

± 3,586

3.97%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Baldwin County, AL grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 110k employees to 114k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baldwin County, AL, are Sales & Related Occupations (14,601 people), Management Occupations (12,992 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,904 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baldwin County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

114k

2024 Value

± 3,586

3.97%

1 Year growth

± 4.27%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Baldwin County, AL grew at a rate of 3.97%, from 110k employees to 114k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baldwin County, AL, are Retail Trade (15,972 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,276 people), and Manufacturing (11,310 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

$59,555

Median earning men ± $2,633

$36,666

Median earning women ± $1,522

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($85,721), Information ($85,417), and Manufacturing ($81,607).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($120,514), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,563), and Public Administration ($51,573).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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.

The visualization shows the 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 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

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

Voting results are not available for Baldwin County, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Baldwin County, AL awarded 9,332 degrees. The student population of Baldwin County, AL in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 14,331 male students and 11,352 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baldwin County, AL are White (5,646 and 60.5%), Black or African American (1,585 and 17%), Unknown (1,274 and 13.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (258 and 2.77%).

The largest universities in Baldwin County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Southern University (7,773 and 83.3%), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,507 and 16.1%), and United States Sports University (52 and 0.557%).

The most popular majors in Baldwin County, AL are General Business Administration & Management (1,901 and 20.4%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (1,766 and 18.9%), and Fire Services Administration (974 and 10.4%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $20,700.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Baldwin County, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 61.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 44.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 25,683 (55.8% men and 44.2% 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 2024 there were 25,683 students enrolled in Baldwin County, AL, 55.8% men and 44.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,213 records, of which 40.4% were women and 59.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Fire Services Administration
925 degrees awarded
Occupational Safety & Health Technology
739 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
668 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Baldwin County, AL was Fire Services Administration with 925 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
7,773 degrees awarded
Coastal Alabama Community College
1,507 degrees awarded
United States Sports University
52 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Southern University with 7,773 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 5,801 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baldwin County, AL, which is 1.64 times more than the 3,531 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,646 degrees mean that there were 3.56 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,585 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 ($20,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Baldwin County, AL was $316,900 in 2024, which is 0.953 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $287,000 to $316,900, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Baldwin County, AL is 77.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Baldwin County, AL have an average commute time of 27 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.

In 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baldwin County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.53%.

Housing

Property

$316,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,217

$76,497

Median Property Taxes

±$2,520

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

77.6%

Homeownership

2024

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.6% of the housing units in Baldwin County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$78,775

Median Household Income

± $2,602

98.6k

Number of Households

± 3,232

In 2024, the median household income of the 98.6k households in Baldwin County, AL grew to $78,775 from the previous year's value of $75,019.

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.

0.454

2024 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Worked At Home (11.6%)
Carpooled (6.15%)

In 2024, 79.4% of workers in Baldwin County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.6%) and those who carpooled to work (6.15%).

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

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baldwin County, AL have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% 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 2025, 12% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Baldwin County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.53%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baldwin County, AL (24.6k out of 243k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 2025, 14.1% of the children was living in poverty in Baldwin County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.4%.

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

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

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

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 204 in Baldwin County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 9.64% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.