Baldwin County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Baldwin County, Alabama has a population of 246,989, the 4th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $78,775 and the median home value is $316,900. The poverty rate is 10.1%.

Baldwin County Quick Facts

Population 246,989

Median Household Income $78,77590% MOE ±$2,602

Median Home Value $316,90090% MOE ±$7,217

Poverty Rate 10.1%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.0%90% MOE ±0.5 pts

Median Age 43.9 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.6%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.8%

Cities/Places 20

Population 246,989 4th of 67

Median Income $78,775 23% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.1%

Unemployment 3.0%

How Baldwin County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	212,830	246,989	+16.0%
Median household income	$71,775	$78,775	+9.8%
Median home value¹	$243,557	$316,900	+30.1%
Median gross rent	$1,255	$1,277	No clear change (+1.7%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Baldwin

$78,775

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Baldwin

$316,900

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.9%

$25K-$50K 17.6%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 37.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

8.7%

$200K+

10.4%

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

58.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%

Renter 22.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,277/mo 19.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.1%

18-34

17.9%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

27.3%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Baldwin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Daphne	29,453	$87,250	7.2%	$323,400
Fairhope	24,190	$94,274	8.2%	$430,900
Foley	24,026	$66,336	11.0%	$289,300
Gulf Shores	16,401	$78,188	11.5%	$382,700
Spanish Fort	10,662	$99,346	5.8%	$343,900
Orange Beach	8,407	$97,736	2.6%	$502,400
Bay Minette	8,295	$44,523	24.4%	$173,000
Robertsdale	7,194	$59,152	11.1%	$229,300
Loxley	4,357	$108,488	11.7%	$398,500
Stapleton	3,009	N/A	4.4%	N/A
Bon Secour	2,789	$61,497	17.7%	$309,800
Elberta	2,293	$55,000	21.4%	$232,800
Summerdale	1,593	$70,110	3.8%	$274,800
Point Clear	1,511	$46,097	16.2%	$867,500
Lillian	1,460	$52,281	0.6%	$280,600
Magnolia Springs	1,130	$86,818	11.2%	$442,400
Silverhill	863	$57,500	5.0%	$265,600
Perdido	676	$38,458	21.3%	N/A
Perdido Beach	642	$80,875	7.2%	$341,700
Stockton	356	$148,611	5.3%	$361,800

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Population Overview

Baldwin County is located in Alabama with a total population of 246,989. It is the 4th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baldwin County is 43.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baldwin County is $78,775. This is 23% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $316,900. Housing costs are 51% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baldwin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.0%. The Black or African American population (8.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.

Education

33.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Baldwin County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Baldwin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Baldwin County, Alabama?

Baldwin County has a population of 246,989, making it the 4th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Baldwin County?

The median household income in Baldwin County is $78,775 with a poverty rate of 10.1%.

How many cities are in Baldwin County, Alabama?

Baldwin County contains 20 Census-designated places.