Baldwin, MI

Baldwin, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Baldwin

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baldwin had a median family income of $22,857.

Political Inclinations

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.

Baldwin Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Baldwin, MI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Baldwin Almanac

Baldwin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Baldwin Public Libraries

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Baldwin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Baldwin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Baldwin High Schools (2004)

BALDWIN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
525 FOURTH STREET
231-745-4683
Serves 199 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.9

Baldwin Colleges

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