Baldwin, Iowa facts for kids
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Baldwin, Iowa
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Location of Baldwin, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | December 8, 1881 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 260.53/sq mi (100.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52207
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-04330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454330 |
Baldwin is a small city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, the city had a population of 99 people.
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Explore Baldwin: A Small City in Iowa
A Look Back: Baldwin's History
Baldwin was first known by a different name: Fremont. The city later got its current name from Edward Baldwin. He was the person who originally owned the land where the city was built.
Around 1910, Baldwin was a busy little town. It had several shops for everyday needs. There was a drug store, a place to buy harnesses for horses, and a meat market. You could also find a hotel, a restaurant, and a barber shop.
Where is Baldwin? Geography Facts
Baldwin is located in Iowa. Its exact position is 42 degrees, 4 minutes, 26 seconds North and 90 degrees, 50 minutes, 26 seconds West.
The United States Census Bureau says that Baldwin covers a total area of about 0.98 square kilometers (0.38 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no lakes or large rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Baldwin? Population Details
Baldwin's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Baldwin has changed over many years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 322 | — |
| 1890 | 227 | −29.5% |
| 1900 | 254 | +11.9% |
| 1910 | 229 | −9.8% |
| 1920 | 232 | +1.3% |
| 1930 | 224 | −3.4% |
| 1940 | 210 | −6.2% |
| 1950 | 208 | −1.0% |
| 1960 | 228 | +9.6% |
| 1970 | 172 | −24.6% |
| 1980 | 198 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 137 | −30.8% |
| 2000 | 127 | −7.3% |
| 2010 | 109 | −14.2% |
| 2020 | 99 | −9.2% |
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Recent Census: 2020 Numbers
In 2020, a census counted 99 people living in Baldwin. These people lived in 51 different homes. About 33 of these homes were families.
The city had about 100 people per square kilometer (260 people per square mile). Most residents, about 92.9%, were White. A small number, 1.0%, were of Hispanic or Latino background.
About 16.2% of the people were under 20 years old. Many residents, 24.2%, were 65 years or older. The average age in Baldwin was 54.5 years. More males lived in the city (56.6%) than females (43.4%).
A Decade Ago: 2010 Census
The census in 2010 showed 109 people living in Baldwin. There were 54 households at that time.
About 24.1% of homes had children under 18. Many homes were married couples living together (40.7%). About 38.9% of all homes were single individuals.
The average age in 2010 was 43.8 years. About 17.4% of residents were under 18. About 18.3% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more females (52.3%) than males (47.7%).
Learning in Baldwin: Education
The Maquoketa Community School District is in charge of the public schools for Baldwin. This means students in Baldwin attend schools run by this district.
See also
In Spanish: Baldwin (Iowa) para niños
