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Baldwin, IL


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Baldwin, Illinois

Baldwin, Illinois, in Randolph county, is 39 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 3,627.

The People and Families of Baldwin

In Baldwin, about 5% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.

Approximately 66% of Baldwin is non-white. Baldwin boasts a diverse population for Illinois, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the village is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baldwin had a median family income of $31,528. You could say that Baldwin is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Baldwin ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Baldwin Housing

About 83% of housing units in Baldwin are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Much of the housing in Baldwin has been around for years. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Baldwin, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Baldwin. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Baldwin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBaldwin Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBaldwin Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Baldwin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Baldwin, IL

Comparing Baldwin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better52
Median Family Income21
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times35
Working at Home22
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents67
Housing Recently Built22
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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