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Baldwyn, MS


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Baldwyn, Mississippi

Baldwyn, Mississippi, in Lee county, is 77 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 91 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 3,321.

The People and Families of Baldwyn

In Baldwyn, about 46% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Baldwyn is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Baldwyn.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baldwyn had a median family income of $37,598.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Baldwyn ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Baldwyn Housing

About 64% of housing units in Baldwyn are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the city are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Baldwyn, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Baldwyn than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Baldwyn Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Baldwyn Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 14%Baldwyn Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Baldwyn Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Baldwyn Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Baldwyn, MS

Comparing Baldwyn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity97
Senior Citizens79
Well-Paid Single Women69
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men38
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

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