Population 246,989 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Baldwin County
Household size in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Baldwin County run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Alabama. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.4 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, Baldwin County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Baldwin County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Alabama county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Baldwin County
Renters in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in Baldwin County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Baldwin County: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.4 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Baldwin County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1998, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only one other Alabama county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $886 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $935 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,014 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,374 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$488 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Baldwin County pays $1,374 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Alabama as a whole ($1,091). Rent has climbed $488 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Baldwin County
Bachelor's degrees in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Baldwin County as nationally: 33.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alabama as a whole (29.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, as it has nationally. Only six of Alabama's 67 counties have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Baldwin County have finished high school (91.9%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of Alabama's 67 counties have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Baldwin County
| Period | Baldwin County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Baldwin County has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Baldwin County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin County | 2.54 | 44.4 | 7.7% | 22.4% | 14.7% | 1998 | $1,374 | 33.6% | 91.9% | 3.3% |
| Mobile County | 2.59 | 38.8 | 14.2% | 34.0% | 12.3% | 1982 | $1,096 | 26.0% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
| Escambia County | 2.46 | 39.0 | 12.1% | 35.2% | 11.7% | 1984 | $1,378 | 29.3% | 90.9% | 5.9% |
| Santa Rosa County | 2.70 | 40.8 | 9.2% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 1997 | $1,651 | 32.7% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| Jackson County | 2.55 | 40.4 | 13.3% | 27.3% | 10.0% | 1987 | $1,126 | 26.7% | 89.2% | 6.3% |
| Okaloosa County | 2.55 | 38.8 | 12.1% | 31.6% | 11.1% | 1991 | $1,606 | 34.1% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Harrison County | 2.57 | 40.0 | 15.3% | 37.8% | 11.9% | 1990 | $1,158 | 27.5% | 89.2% | 7.1% |
| Walton County | 2.41 | 44.6 | 9.7% | 21.4% | 23.4% | 2002 | $1,820 | 35.0% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
| Pearl River County | 2.64 | 41.2 | 13.8% | 19.6% | 14.2% | 1988 | $967 | 16.9% | 88.2% | 6.3% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Calhoun County | 2.52 | 43.8 | 12.3% | 21.2% | 18.5% | 1985 | $775 | 14.9% | 83.0% | 9.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Baldwin County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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