Baldwin County PUMA, AL

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2021 Population

227,131

4.05% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.4

0.463% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.2%

0.34% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,346

4.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$226,600

7.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

96,775

5.16% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Baldwin County PUMA, AL had a population of 227k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $64,346. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew from 218,289 to 227,131, a 4.05% increase and its median household income grew from $61,756 to $64,346, a 4.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.19%), White (Hispanic) (1.98%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.41%).

5.21% of the households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.2% of the residents in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are Columbia Southern University (7,022 degrees awarded in 2021), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,485 degrees), and United States Sports Academy (69 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was $226,600, and the homeownership rate was 77.1%.

Most people in Baldwin County PUMA, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 2 cars per household.

Baldwin County PUMA, AL borders Southwest Alabama PUMA, AL, Mobile City (East) PUMA, AL, Prichard City, Tillmans Corner & Saraland City PUMA, AL, Escambia County (North) PUMA, FL, and Escambia County (South) PUMA, FL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Baldwin County PUMA, AL is home to a population of 227k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.49% of Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents were born outside of the country (7.94k people).

In 2021, there were 9.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (188k people) in Baldwin County PUMA, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are Spanish (6,917 households), Portuguese (974 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (704 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

116,097

Women

51.1%

111,139

Men

48.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 227,236 inhabitants, with 48.9% men, and 51.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.2% of Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Baldwin County PUMA, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
188k ± 959
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
19.7k ± 712
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.98k ± 977

4.68%

Hispanic Population

10.6k people

4.68% of the people in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are hispanic (10.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Baldwin County PUMA, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,387 ± 1,193 people
Brazil
672 ± 636 people
Guatemala
663 ± 631 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 2,387 Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents, followed by Brazil with 672 and Guatemala with 663.

Foreign-Born Population

3.49%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.94k people

3.42%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.47k people

As of 2021, 3.49% of Baldwin County PUMA, AL residents (7.94k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 3.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,917 households (3.22%)
Portuguese
974 households (0.453%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
704 households (0.327%)

5.21% of the households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Spanish. 3.22% of the households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
8,419 ± 751
Gulf War (2001-)
3,998 ± 660
Gulf War (1990s)
2,816 ± 555

Baldwin County PUMA, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.11 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Baldwin County PUMA, AL employs 96.8k people. The largest industries in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are Construction (8,799 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,903 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,560 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($151,178), Air transportation ($143,030), and Truck transportation ($135,977).

Males in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have an average income that is 1.5 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,163. The income inequality in Baldwin County PUMA, AL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

44,281

Women

48.1%

47,744

Men

51.9%

The workforce of Baldwin County PUMA, AL in 2020 was 92,025 people, with 48.1% woman, and 51.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Baldwin County PUMA, AL.

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Occupations

96.8k

2021 Value

5.16%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 5.16%, from 92k employees to 96.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (3,248 people), Other managers (2,894 people), and Retail salespersons (2,846 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Baldwin County PUMA, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

96.8k

2021 Value

5.16%

1 Year growth

± 5.16%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew at a rate of 5.16%, from 92k employees to 96.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, are Construction (8,799 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,903 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,560 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Baldwin County PUMA, AL, though some of these residents may live in Baldwin County PUMA, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,150

Median earning men ± $3,578

$30,379

Median earning women ± $1,454

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($64,557), Manufacturing ($64,173), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,335).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,361), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,117), and Wholesale Trade ($42,061).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Baldwin County PUMA, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.08%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 62% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL awarded 8,642 degrees. The student population of Baldwin County PUMA, AL in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 13,261 male students and 10,456 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are White (4,321 and 50%), followed by Unknown (1,976 and 22.9%), Black or African American (1,516 and 17.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (367 and 4.25%).

The largest universities in Baldwin County PUMA, AL by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Southern University (7,022 and 81.3%), Coastal Alabama Community College (1,485 and 17.2%), and United States Sports Academy (69 and 0.798%).

The most popular majors in Baldwin County PUMA, AL are General Business Administration & Management (2,143 and 24.8%), Occupational Safety & Health Technology (1,492 and 17.3%), and General Studies (549 and 6.35%).

The median tuition cost in Baldwin County PUMA, AL for private four year colleges is $17,424.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,717 (55.9% men and 44.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 23,717 students enrolled in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, 55.9% men and 44.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,874 records, of which 40.5% were women and 59.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
683 degree-majors awarded
Fire Services Administration
515 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
723 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 683 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Baldwin County PUMA, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Columbia Southern University
7,022 degrees awarded
Coastal Alabama Community College
1,485 degrees awarded
United States Sports Academy
69 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Southern University with 7,022 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 5,103 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Baldwin County PUMA, AL, which is 1.44 times more than the 3,539 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,321 degrees mean that there were 2.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 1,976 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,424) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($870) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.624% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.602% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Baldwin County PUMA, AL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (49.6k), Some college (40.6k), and Bachelors Degree (35.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was $226,600 in 2021, which is 0.925 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $211,600 to $226,600, a 7.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is 77.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is $64,346. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

Housing

Property

$226,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,984

$67,242

Median Property Taxes

±$2,454

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Baldwin County PUMA, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.1%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.1% of the housing units in Baldwin County PUMA, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was Hoover (North), Vestavia Hills & Homewood Cities PUMA, AL with a value of $87,527, followed by Shelby County PUMA, AL and Huntsville City (Far West & Southwest) PUMA, AL, with respective values of $82,532 and $76,493.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Baldwin County PUMA, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,346

Median Household Income

± $2,377

87.2k

Number of Households

± 2,929

In 2021, the median household income of the 87.2k households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew to $64,346 from the previous year's value of $61,756.

The following chart displays the households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.472

2021 Wage GINI in Baldwin County PUMA, AL

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Baldwin County PUMA, AL

In 2021, the income inequality in Baldwin County PUMA, AL was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.923% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Baldwin County PUMA, AL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Baldwin County PUMA, AL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Baldwin County PUMA, AL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.4%)
Carpooled (8.24%)
Worked At Home (7.81%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Baldwin County PUMA, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.24%) and those who worked at home (7.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.68% of the workforce in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Baldwin County PUMA, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Baldwin County PUMA, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Baldwin County PUMA, AL (20.6k out of 224k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Baldwin County PUMA, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.3% of the population of Baldwin County PUMA, AL has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 2.6% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48% were men and 52% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.73%

Uninsured

43.5%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

17.1%

Non-Group

2.6%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Baldwin County PUMA, AL grew by 2.35% from 9.51% to 9.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Baldwin County PUMA, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.