Baldwin County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Baldwin County, Georgia has a population of 43,642, the 48th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $54,403 and the median home value is $181,900. The poverty rate is 21.7%.
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 | 43,669 | 43,642 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $55,413 | $54,403 | -1.8% |
| Median home value | $164,700 | $181,900 | +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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Baldwin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milledgeville | 16,748 | $41,616 | 40.5% | $193,100 |
| Hardwick | 3,402 | $39,510 | 23.1% | $91,900 |
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Population Overview
Baldwin County is located in Georgia with a total population of 43,642. It is the 48th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Baldwin County is 36.5 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Baldwin County is $54,403. This is 30% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $181,900. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Baldwin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Baldwin County has a population of 43,642, making it the 48th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Baldwin County?
The median household income in Baldwin County is $54,403 with a poverty rate of 21.7%.
How many cities are in Baldwin County, Georgia?
Baldwin County contains 2 Census-designated places.