Baldwyn, MS

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Baldwyn, MS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male 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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Baldwyn Almanac

Baldwyn Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Baldwyn Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Baldwyn, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Baldwyn High Schools (2004)

BALDWYN HIGH SCHOOL
512 NORTH FOURTH STREET
662-365-1020
Serves 264 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Baldwyn Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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