Baldwin County, Alabama Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Baldwin County Quick Facts
How Baldwin County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 239,945 | 246,989 | +2.9% |
| Median household income | $75,019 | $78,775 | +5.0% |
| Median home value | $287,000 | $316,900 | +10.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.