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Baldwin, LA


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Baldwin, Louisiana

Baldwin, Louisiana, in St Mary county, is 39 miles SE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 88 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town has a population of 2,497.

The People and Families of Baldwin

In Baldwin, about 42% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, the town is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baldwin had a median family income of $25,606.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Baldwin Housing

About 84% of housing units in Baldwin are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Baldwin, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBaldwin Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 12%Baldwin Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Baldwin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Baldwin, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone21
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