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Baldwin, Michigan, in Lake county, is 65 miles N of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 119 miles NE of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village has a population of 1,107.
In Baldwin, about 25% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Baldwin live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.
Approximately 40% of Baldwin is non-white. Baldwin boasts a diverse population for Michigan, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
Interestingly, Baldwin is known for having more men than similar villages. The village benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Baldwin had a median family income of $22,857.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Baldwin ($4,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 37% of housing units in Baldwin are owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Housing in Baldwin tends to be newer construction. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Baldwin are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Michigan.
In Baldwin, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Baldwin are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Residents of the village, taking advantage of public transportation, try to avoid being as dependent on their cars as people in some other places. Commuting to work is generally easier in Baldwin than in most places of its size.
Baldwin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Baldwin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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