Baldwin County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Baldwin County is located in Georgia with a total population of 43,669. It is the 47th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Baldwin County is 36.4 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Baldwin County is $55,413. This is 26% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.0%. This is 63% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 5.5%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $164,700. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Baldwin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 41.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.8%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.2%.