Baldwin County, Alabama
Baldwin County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Baldwin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 182,265 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 229,287 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bay Minette. The county was created 216 years ago in 1809.
County Snapshot
Baldwin County at a glance
Baldwin County currently has 15 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
15
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Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
DaphnePopulation 27,719
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Baldwin County
| Population | 229,287 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Baldwin County |
| Plate code | 5 |
| Area | 5250 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 21.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 78.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.6610,-87.7498 |
| Named for | Abraham Baldwin |
| Altitude | 138 feet / 42 meters |
| Capital | Bay Minette |
| Establishment | December 21, 1809 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 03:19:50 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 20.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Baldwin County is located at 30°39'39"N 87°44'59"W (30.6609700, -87.7498400). It has 6 neighbors: Clarke County, Escambia County, Mobile County, Monroe County, Washington County and Escambia County.
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The largest city of Baldwin County is Daphne with a population of 27,719. Other cities include, Fairhope population 23,584, Foley population 21,446, Gulf Shores population 13,166 and Bay Minette population 9,509. See all Baldwin County cities & populated places.
Baldwin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Baldwin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Daphne | 27,719 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Fairhope | 23,584 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama U. |
| Foley | 21,446 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States |
| Gulf Shores | 13,166 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States |
| Bay Minette | 9,509 | County seat of Baldwin County, Alabama, USA |
| Spanish Fort | 9,460 | City of Alabama, United States |
| Robertsdale | 7,030 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Orange Beach | 6,343 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States |
| Loxley | 3,329 | Town |
| Point Clear | 2,125 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Summerdale | 1,792 | Town |
| Elberta | 1,753 | Town of the United States |
| Silverhill | 1,285 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Magnolia Springs | 831 | Town in Baldwin County, Alabama, USA |
| Perdido Beach | 652 | City in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States of America |
Official website of Baldwin County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Baldwin County increased by 20.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 140,415 | - | census |
| 2010 | 182,265 | 22.96% | census |
| 2011 | 186,558 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 190,145 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 194,885 | 2.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 199,183 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 202,939 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 207,601 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 212,521 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 217,855 | 2.45% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 223,234 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 229,287 | 2.64% | estimation process |
People born in Baldwin County (4)
People born in Baldwin County, including politician George R. Swift, Confederate Army general Dandridge McRae, politician Henry Sanders, .
More notable people
- Pinky Bass (American photographer) she was born in 20/01/1936
Other places with the same name (1)
- Baldwin County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 45,099 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
| Etowah County | 102,371 | County in Alabama, United States |