Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
233420
Sex Ratio
95.6 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
2.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
2.39 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Baldwin County, AL, exhibits a robust population growth rate of 2.8% over the past year, significantly outpacing the state average of 0.6%. With a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.39%, it ranks among the fastest-growing counties in Alabama. The median age of 43.7 is higher than the state median of 39.3, indicating an aging population, with 21.2% of residents over 65. Baldwin's age dependency ratio of 73.6 is also elevated, suggesting a higher proportion of dependents compared to the working-age population, which may impact local economic dynamics.
Dependency Rate
73.6 %
Median Age
43.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.2 %
Active Aging Index
122.5 %
Old Dependency Rate
36.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
90802
Married-couple Household
51019
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
2.26 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
4.14 %
Average Household Size
2.53 p
Average Family Size
3.11 p
Household with Children (%)
27.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
37.2 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
23.4 %
Now Married
58.1 %
Widowed
6.6 %
Divorced
11.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.