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Baldwin County, Georgia
Baldwin County, Georgia. Baldwin County had 44,029 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 2 places (1 city, village or borough and 1 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 13009.
Baldwin County is the county of the Milledgeville, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
44,029
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,799 · ACS 2020-2024: 43,642
Median household income
$54,403
±$3,703 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$181,900
±$14,240 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$923
±$36 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Baldwin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 43,799 residents in Baldwin County. The Census Bureau estimates 44,029 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 43,642 over 259 square miles of land.
| Measure | Baldwin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,642 | 10,940,407 | −1,469 |
| Households | 16,582±534 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.07 | 2.62 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 20,302±56 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Baldwin County's population since 2000
From 44,700 in 2000 to 44,029 in 2025: down 1.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Baldwin County?
Baldwin County holds 2 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Milledgeville with 16,835 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Milledgeville | 17,070 | $41,616 |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick | 3,513 | $39,510 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Baldwin County?
The median resident of Baldwin County is 36.5 years old; 18.4% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 41.3%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Baldwin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5±0.5 | 37.6 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 18.4%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% | 11.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.4%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 41.3%±0.6 pts | 30.7% | −0.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6%±0.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.1%±0.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.7 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2%±1.7 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±1.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.4%±2.3 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3%±1.7 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Baldwin County's 16,582 households earn less than $54,403 a year (±$3,703), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $53,747 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baldwin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,403±$3,703 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,691±$16,745 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,156±$6,282 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.7%±2.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.7%±5.9 pts | 18.3% | −9.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±1.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 61.1% of Baldwin County's occupied homes and renters 38.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,900 by its owner (±$14,240). The median renter pays $923 a month including utilities, and 42.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Baldwin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,900±$14,240 | $303,300 | +$33,848 |
| Median gross rent | $923±$36 | $1,393 | +$58 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.7%±6.1 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,358±$92 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.1%±3.2 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,302±56 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.5%±3.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.1%±2.8 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.4%±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 95 new housing units across Baldwin County in 2025 (79 single-family), 2.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Baldwin County get to work?
80.0% of Baldwin County's workers drive alone and 8.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Baldwin County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.7%±1.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±2.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±2.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.2%±1.8 pts | 15.9% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±2.0 | 28.3 min | +2.8 min |
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 are Baldwin County's census tracts?
Baldwin County is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,760 (Tract 9705.01) to $90,500 (Tract 9702.02).
| Tract 9701.0113009970101 | 2,296±392 | $67,724 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0213009970102 | 2,947±425 | $62,643 |
| Tract 9702.0113009970201 | 3,598±772 | $37,706 |
| Tract 9702.0213009970202 | 3,029±446 | $90,500 |
| Tract 9703.0113009970301 | 2,545±380 | $89,676 |
| Tract 9703.0213009970302 | 3,558±542 | $67,750 |
| Tract 970413009970400 | 3,678±601 | $60,227 |
| Tract 9705.0113009970501 | 3,615±394 | $22,760 |
| Tract 9705.0213009970502 | 2,754±444 | not published |
| Tract 970613009970600 | 3,965±559 | $50,556 |
| Tract 9707.0113009970701 | 1,876±344 | $35,100 |
| Tract 9707.0213009970702 | 1,677±419 | $46,813 |
| Tract 9708.0113009970801 | 2,962±543 | $67,462 |
| Tract 9708.0213009970802 | 5,142±495 | $76,486 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Baldwin County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 48th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 115th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 159 |
| Median household income | 96th of 159 |
| Median home value | 74th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 69th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 159 |
| Median age | 136th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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.