Baldwin County


Baldwin County, Alabama

312 Court House Sq Suite 12
Bay Minette, AL 36507
Phone: (251) 937-9561
Fax: (251) 580-2500
www.co.baldwin.al.us

In southwestern AL, east of Mobile, forms part of border with Florida; organized Dec 21, 1809 from Washington County (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Abraham Baldwin (1754-1807), American clergyman and U.S. senator from GA (1799-1807); founded Franklin College (now University of Georgia)

Area (sq mi):: 2026.93 (land 1596.35; water 430.58) Population per square mile: 101.80
Population 2005: 162,586 State rank: 7 Population change: 2000-20005 15.80%; 1990-2000 42.90% Population 2000: 140,415 (White 86.10%; Black or African American 10.30%; Hispanic or Latino 1.80%; Asian 0.40%; Other 2.10%). Foreign born: 2.10%. Median age: 39.00
Income 2000: per capita $20,826; median household $40,250; Population below poverty level: 10.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,120-$27,945
Unemployment (2004): 4.80% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.70% Median travel time to work: 25.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.30% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Daphne (18,115)
  • Fairhope (14,602)
  • Foley (10,421)
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    Baldwin County, Georgia

    121 N Wilkinson St Suite 314
    Milledgeville, GA 31061
    Phone: (478) 445-4791
    Fax: (478) 445-6320
    www.baldwincountyga.com

    In central GA, northeast of Macon; original county; organized May 11, 1803 from Creek Indian lands and Hancock, Washington, and Wilkinson counties. Name Origin: For Abraham Baldwin (1754-1807), member of the Continental Congress, and U.S. senator from GA (1799-1807)

    Area (sq mi):: 267.50 (land 258.45; water 9.05) Population per square mile: 175.00
    Population 2005: 45,230 State rank: 43 Population change: 2000-20005 1.20%; 1990-2000 13.10% Population 2000: 44,700 (White 53.50%; Black or African American 43.40%; Hispanic or Latino 1.40%; Asian 1.00%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 1.90%. Median age: 34.20
    Income 2000: per capita $16,271; median household $35,159; Population below poverty level: 16.80% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $21,285-$22,835
    Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 19.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 20.40%     Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Milledgeville County seat (19,268)
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