At a Glance
Median Income
$29,592
$21,891 per capita
Home Value
$127,000
Zillow: $95,399
Median Rent
$946/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
30.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.2%
23.8% smoking rate
How Baldwin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Baldwin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baldwin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Baldwin residents earn a median household income of $29,592 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,891. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,436 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Baldwin is $127,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,399. Median rent is $946/month, with 37.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
6.3% of adults in Baldwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Baldwin has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,694
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density526/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,592
Per Capita$21,891
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty30.0%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A
Home Value$127,000
Rent$946
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$95,399
Housing Units971
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity50.2%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,601/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain65.3 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Baldwin was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.