Baldwin, Sherburne County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Baldwin, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Baldwin, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Baldwin, Minnesota. The estimated population of Baldwin, Minnesota is 7,077 people, with a median age of 42.5.

We can look at the total population in Baldwin over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,077
-2.24% +1.65%
2020
7,239
+1.3%
-
2019
7,146
+1.45%
-
2018
7,044
+1.18%
-
2017
6,962
- -

Population of Baldwin, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.5%
98.4%
-3.96%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.4%
0.4%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
0.1%
+700.00%
Asian
0.5%
0.2%
+150.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
0.9%
-11.11%
Other
3%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Baldwin, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.5 +9.25% 40.5 +10.05% 43.5 +3.33%
2020 38.9 +2.37% 36.8 -2.65% 42.1 +10.21%
2019 38 +1.06% 37.8 +1.07% 38.2 +1.33%
2018 37.6 +2.73% 37.4 +0.81% 37.7 +3.86%
2017 36.6 - 37.1 - 36.3 -

The median age of Baldwin, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 621 +9.85% 544 -55.78% 665 273
10 to 19 551 4.09% 411 -8.08% 550 369
20 to 29 284 +5.64% 409 -15.12% 285 334
30 to 39 499 -24.45% 482 -14.13% 387 395
40 to 49 494 +24.38% 458 +22.57% 616 565
50 to 59 526 +27.08% 610 +3.5% 674 617
60 to 69 406 -10.89% 398 +20.41% 363 479
70+ 208 +64.55% 61 +135.55% 332 173

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Baldwin, Minnesota is $97,625.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Baldwin.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $112,917.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,812.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,167.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Baldwin, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Baldwin, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Baldwin, Minnesota is currently $109,067.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.57% of households in Baldwin are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Baldwin against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.66%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.29%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    25.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Baldwin is $38,098.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Baldwin by the total population of Baldwin.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Baldwin, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Baldwin to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.14%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.54%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.86%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Baldwin that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Baldwin over the age of 16 is 5,487.

Of those people, a total of 71.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Baldwin is 66.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 267 77.20% 36.40%
20 to 24 years 343 61.80% 28.80%
25 to 29 years 276 99.60% 6.20%
30 to 34 years 279 95.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,230 89.20% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 1,165 74.80% 3.90%
55 to 59 years 580 86.00% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 474 65.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 662 24.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 211 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Baldwin. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,098 72.60% 6.50%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 26 34.60% 0.00%
Asian 37 54.10% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 215 51.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 111 47.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 57 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,098 72.60% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Baldwin as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Baldwin is 3,653, with median earnings of $52,072.00.

Women in Baldwin, Minnesota earning approximately 65.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,653 $52,072.00
Male 2,129 $65,317.00
Female 1,524 $42,637.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 329 $79,817.00
Business and Financial 243 $71,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 141 $77,171.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $62,679.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $0.00
Legal 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 132 $76,111.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 104 $41,167.00
Healthcare Support 93 $25,729.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 130 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $53,438.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $28,056.00
Personal Care and Service 84 $4,481.00
Sales 294 $19,940.00
Office and Administrative Support 428 $42,794.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 308 $56,042.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 292 $66,250.00
Production 271 $67,063.00
Transportation and Material Moving 334 $35,702.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 262 $82,885.00 67 $66,146.00
Business and Financial 13 $0.00 230 $70,667.00
Computer and Mathematical 122 $123,472.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 65 $63,839.00 13 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 52 $0.00
Educational and Library 16 $0.00 116 $75,370.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 104 $41,167.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 93 $25,729.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 63 $0.00 67 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $0.00 15 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $0.00 32 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 84 $4,481.00
Sales 221 $43,506.00 73 $18,098.00
Office and Administrative Support 121 $51,319.00 307 $42,595.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 308 $56,042.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 236 $68,114.00 56 $0.00
Production 248 $72,692.00 23 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 261 $37,303.00 73 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,445 households in Baldwin, with an average household size of 2.89 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,886 families in Baldwin with an average family size of 3.22 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,636 197 53 559
Average Household Size 3.4 3.07 3.43 1.3
Total Families 1,636 197 53 0
Average Household Size 3.35 2.29 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 1,886 families in Baldwin, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Baldwin:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,700 housing units in Baldwin, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,445 90.56%
Vacant 255 9.44%

3.41% of the total 2,700 housing units in Baldwin are rental units. This is approximately 92 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,353 are occupied by the owner - or 87.15% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Baldwin is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Baldwin that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    45
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Baldwin is $272,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Baldwin that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    95
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    113
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    344
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    856
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    910
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    35
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Baldwin. The chart below shows the number of properties in Baldwin that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    62
  • 1940 to 1949
    13
  • 1950 to 1959
    171
  • 1960 to 1969
    231
  • 1970 to 1979
    273
  • 1980 to 1989
    152
  • 1990 to 1999
    661
  • 2000 to 2009
    976
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Baldwin that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    54
  • 1 vehicle available
    364
  • 2 vehicles available
    789
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,238

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Baldwin get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Baldwin that commute to work in a particular way.

35.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Baldwin.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    85
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    241
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    462
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    216
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    108
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    98
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    234
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    55
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    328
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    567
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    600
  • 90 or more minutes
    80

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Baldwin, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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