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Baldwin City, Kansas, in Douglas county, is 13 miles S of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 39 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Lawrence metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,400 people in Baldwin City.
In Baldwin City, about 49% of adults are married.
In 2000, Baldwin City had a median family income of $51,667. Baldwin City has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Baldwin City.
In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,750) in Baldwin City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 68% of housing in Baldwin City is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Baldwin City, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Baldwin City, 84% of commuters drive to work.
Baldwin City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Baldwin City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  |  |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Baldwin City colleges • Baldwin City travel • Baldwin City mortgages and property.
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