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Baldwin, MI
Village in Lake County, Michigan.
Population
1,261
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
993
ZIP codes
0
Baldwin and its ZIP codes
Baldwin at a glance
- Baldwin is about 5.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $25,250 a year, 65% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,300 (54% below Michigan) and median rent is $628 a month.
Local data for Baldwin, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baldwin, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$25,250
Poverty rate
38.9%
Median home value
$106,300
Median rent
$628/mo
Homeownership
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (179), German Americans (110), Polish Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Baldwin.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,823
1,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,505
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$209M
FY 2026, $17,291 per person
How people get to work
Baldwin, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baldwin, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
171
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 13°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Baldwin, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
24.4%
U.S. 12.8% +11.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Baldwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LutherVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Reed CityCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| WalkervilleVillage | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| CusterVillage | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| FountainVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| HerseyVillage | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| ScottvilleCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Le RoyVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| WellstonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| Big RapidsCity | 23 mi | 4.4 |
| Free SoilVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
| White CloudCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| TustinVillage | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| HesperiaVillage | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| CaberfaeCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baldwin, MI in?
- Baldwin is in Lake County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Baldwin, MI?
- About 1,261 people live in Baldwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baldwin?
- Nearby places include Luther (13 mi), Reed City (18 mi), Walkerville (19 mi), Custer (19 mi), Paris (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023