Town · Maine
Baldwin, Maine
Baldwin, town, in Cumberland County, Maine. Baldwin had 1,660 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,520 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,170 (±180). GEOID 2300502655.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,660
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,520 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,170 ±180
Median household income
$68,045
±$8,335 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$263,200
±$38,097 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
not published
Maine: $1,139
Where is Baldwin and what county is it in?
Baldwin is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. It covers 35.3 square miles of land, 43 residents per square mile in 2020.
Baldwin is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Baldwin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,660 people lived in Baldwin on July 1, 2025, up 9.6% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,520 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,170 (±180).
| Measure | Baldwin | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,170±180 | 308,827 | −336 |
| Households | 527±80 | 132,168 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.20 | 2.26 | −0.51 |
| Housing units | 634±100 | 153,286 | no clear change |
Baldwin's population since 2000
From 1,290 in 2000 to 1,660 in 2025: up 28.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Baldwin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Baldwin?
The median resident of Baldwin is 50.6 years old; 12.1% are under 18 and 27.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 11.5%.
| Measure | Baldwin | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6±4.6 | 42.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.1%±3.9 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.7%±6.4 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 55.1%±3.1 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8%±5.5 pts | 85.6% | −14.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 11.5%±5.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±1.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1%±4.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6%±2.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4%±4.0 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.7%±5.4 pts | 53.0% | +8.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9%±3.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.4%±2.9 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Baldwin earn?
Half of Baldwin's 527 households earn less than $68,045 a year (±$8,335), against $95,677 in Cumberland County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $72,932 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baldwin | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,045±$8,335 | $95,677 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,848±$13,048 | $128,060 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,645±$5,412 | $55,739 | +$8,262 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4%±3.4 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6%±6.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.5%±6.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8%±4.9 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1%±7.3 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Baldwin?
Owners occupy 89.0% of Baldwin's occupied homes and renters 11.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,200 by its owner (±$38,097).
| Measure | Baldwin | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,200±$38,097 | $451,200 | +$52,136 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.7%±21.4 pts | 39.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,456±$144 | $2,186 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.0%±6.3 pts | 69.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.0%±6.3 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Housing units | 634±100 | 153,286 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±35.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.5%±6.5 pts | 63.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.9%±6.1 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±1.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0%±5.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.0%±4.7 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Baldwin building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Baldwin in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 7.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Baldwin work and get to work?
82.1% of Baldwin's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes.
| Measure | Baldwin | Cumberland County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.9%±7.6 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±4.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.1%±6.5 pts | 63.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±4.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±4.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±4.9 pts | 21.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.4 min±3.3 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Baldwin?
1 census tract lies mostly in Baldwin (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 165Cumberland County | 3,243 | $71,364 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Baldwin) · Census block assignment files
How does Baldwin compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Baldwin is the 5,573rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 170th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Baldwin ranks 193rd of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 170th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 14th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 298th | 353 |
| Median household income | 193rd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 174th | 353 |
| Median home value | 174th | 352 |
| Poverty rate | 224th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 244th | 352 |
| Median age | 102nd | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 77th | 353 |
| Work from home | 232nd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 51st | 352 |
Baldwin's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Baldwin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Baldwin?
20 of the 56 figures for Baldwin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Baldwin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.