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Baldwin, GA
City in Banks County, Georgia.
Population
4,000
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
716
ZIP codes
0
Baldwin and its ZIP codes
Baldwin at a glance
- Baldwin is about 3.8 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,242 a year, 23% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,300 (45% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,088 a month.
Local data for Baldwin, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baldwin, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,242
Poverty rate
20.2%
Median home value
$167,300
Median rent
$1,088/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,597), Irish Americans (300), Colombian Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Banks County. PPP loans are for Baldwin.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,590
5,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $7,601 per person
How people get to work
Baldwin, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled17.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baldwin, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
319
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 30°F
58.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baldwin, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.2%
U.S. 11.1% +13.1 pts
Cities near Baldwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AltoTown | 2.1 mi | 1.1 |
| CorneliaCity | 2.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Mount AiryTown | 3.7 mi | 2.4 |
| RaoulCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| DemorestCity | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| LulaCity | 8.9 mi | 4.6 |
| ClarkesvilleCity | 9 mi | 2.5 |
| HomerTown | 10 mi | 9.8 |
| GillsvilleCity | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| ClermontTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| ToccoaCity | 14 mi | 9.4 |
| ClevelandCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| MaysvilleTown | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| YonahCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| Sautee-NacoocheeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| HelenCity | 19 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baldwin, GA in?
- Baldwin is in Banks County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Baldwin, GA?
- About 4,000 people live in Baldwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baldwin?
- Nearby places include Alto (2.1 mi), Cornelia (2.8 mi), Mount Airy (3.7 mi), Raoul (3.7 mi), Demorest (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023