Baldwin County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Baldwin County has a population of 246,989 residents and a median age of 43.9 years, making it the #291 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median home value is $316,900, and the median household income is $78,775, which is 5% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Baldwin County, 33.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 0.0% below the national average, ranking #533 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Baldwin County is 76.6 years. 17.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
14.7% of adults in Baldwin County smoke , 36.8% are obese , and 20.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 31.6 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Baldwin County is 3.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 19.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.0 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
14.1% of children in Baldwin County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 19.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Baldwin County is 65.3%. The mean commute time is 29.7 min, which is 7.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Baldwin County voted Republican with a margin of 58.1%. The vote was 20.5% Dem / 78.6% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.3 toward Republicans .
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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.