Baldwin County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 246,989 | — | #291 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,775 | +4.8% | #634 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.9 years | +12.9% | #955 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $316,900 | +12.4% | #541 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,277 | +9.8% | #445 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -19.9% | #808 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Baldwin County has a population of 246,989, making it the #291 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Baldwin County is $78,775, ranking #634 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Baldwin County is $316,900 (+12.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,277/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.6%.
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91.7% of residents in Baldwin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Baldwin County, Alabama
Baldwin County, Alabama has a total population of 246,989, making it the 291st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Baldwin County is 43.9 years, which is 12.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Baldwin County is $78,775, which ranks #634 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Baldwin County is $316,900, 12.4% above the national median. Renters in Baldwin County pay a median gross rent of $1,277 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Baldwin County, 33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 0.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.7 min.
Baldwin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%).
All data for Baldwin County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.