Baldwin, Georgia facts for kids
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Baldwin, Georgia
City of Baldwin
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Baldwin City Hall
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| Motto(s):
"The Hub of Development in Northeast Georgia"
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Location in Banks County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Georgia | |
| Counties | Habersham, Banks | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.04 sq mi (13.05 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.03 sq mi (13.02 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (450 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,629 | |
| • Density | 721.76/sq mi (278.68/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
30511
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| Area code(s) | 706 | |
| FIPS code | 13-04980 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403149 | |
Baldwin is a small city in the state of Georgia, USA. It is special because it sits across two different counties: Banks County and Habersham County. In 2020, about 3,629 people lived there.
Baldwin is located right on U.S. Route 441. This city is also on the Eastern Continental Divide. This means that rain falling on one side of Baldwin flows towards the Atlantic Ocean. Rain on the other side flows towards the Gulf of Mexico. The city hall building is in Habersham County. Baldwin is close to Cornelia, another city, and Piedmont University in Demorest. The Habersham County Airport is also in Baldwin. A big employer here is Fieldale Corporation, which processes chicken.
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Exploring Baldwin's Location
Baldwin is in the northeastern part of Georgia. It is located along two main roads: U.S. Highway 441 and U.S. Highway 23/Georgia State Highway 365. Both of these are large, four-lane highways. Highway 23/365 turns into Interstate 985 further southwest near Gainesville.
The city covers an area of about 5.04 square miles (13.05 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Habersham County Airport
Baldwin is home to the Habersham County Airport. This airport has a paved runway that is 5,500 feet long. It sits about 1,447 feet above sea level. The airport is a main entry point for people visiting the Georgia mountains. This is because of its central spot near the Blue Ridge Mountains.
People Living in Baldwin
Baldwin has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 130 | — | |
| 1910 | 280 | 115.4% | |
| 1920 | 193 | −31.1% | |
| 1930 | 319 | 65.3% | |
| 1940 | 402 | 26.0% | |
| 1950 | 490 | 21.9% | |
| 1960 | 698 | 42.4% | |
| 1970 | 772 | 10.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,080 | 39.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,439 | 33.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,425 | 68.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,279 | 35.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,629 | 10.7% | |
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Baldwin's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Baldwin had 3,629 residents. There were 984 households and 772 families living in the city.
The population was split between the two counties:
- 2,538 people lived in the Habersham County part of Baldwin.
- 741 people lived in the Banks County part of Baldwin.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Baldwin in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 1,836 | 50.59% |
| Black or African American | 136 | 3.75% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 78 | 2.15% |
| Other/Mixed | 79 | 2.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,497 | 41.25% |
History of Baldwin
Baldwin officially became a city on December 17, 1896. This happened through a law passed by the Georgia General Assembly. The city was named after Joseph A. Baldwin, who was an important person in the railroad industry.
Education in Baldwin
Students in Baldwin attend schools based on which county they live in:
- If they live in Habersham County, they go to schools in the Habersham County School District.
- If they live in Banks County, they go to schools in the Banks County School District. Students in Banks County are zoned to attend Banks County High School.
Famous People from Baldwin
- Buck Simmons (1946–2012): He was a well-known race car driver. He was famous in Dirt Super Late Model racing and also drove in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.
Nearby Colleges and Hospitals
Baldwin is close to several important places for healthcare and higher education.
Hospitals Nearby
- The closest hospital is Habersham County Medical Center in Demorest.
- Stephens County Hospital is to the northeast in Toccoa.
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center is to the southwest in Gainesville.
Colleges and Universities
There are many colleges and universities in the area around Baldwin:
- University of Georgia (Athens, GA): About 41 miles south.
- University of North Georgia (Gainesville, 28 miles southwest, and Dahlonega, 32 miles west).
- Brenau University (Gainesville, 22 miles southwest).
- Athens Technical College (Athens, 41 miles south).
- Georgia Gwinnett College (Gwinnett, 51 miles southwest).
- Piedmont University (Demorest, 6 miles north).
- North Georgia Technical College (Clarkesville, 12 miles north).
See also
In Spanish: Baldwin (Georgia) para niños
