Baldwin County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Baldwin County is located in Alabama with a total population of 239,945. It is the 4th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baldwin County is 43.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baldwin County is $75,019. This is 21% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 4% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $287,000. Housing costs are 47% higher than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baldwin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.9%. The Black or African American population (7.9%) is well below the state average of 25.9%.

Education

32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Baldwin County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.