Baldwin, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Baldwin, Michigan
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Village
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| Village of Baldwin | ||
Lake County Courthouse
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Location within Lake County
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 Baldwin, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Baldwin, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Michigan | |
| County | Lake | |
| Townships | Pleasant Plains and Webber | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.28 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 902 | |
| • Density | 713.04/sq mi (275.29/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code(s) |
49304
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| Area code(s) | 231 | |
| FIPS code | 26-04940 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398022 | |
Baldwin is a small village in the state of Michigan, in the United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Lake County.
In 2020, about 863 people lived in Baldwin. The village sits on the border between two areas called Webber Township and Pleasant Plains Township. Most of Baldwin is located in Pleasant Plains.
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About Baldwin's Location
Baldwin covers a total area of about 1.26 square miles (3.28 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Baldwin
The number of people living in Baldwin has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 165 | — | |
| 1890 | 429 | 160.0% | |
| 1900 | 343 | −20.0% | |
| 1910 | 502 | 46.4% | |
| 1920 | 471 | −6.2% | |
| 1930 | 518 | 10.0% | |
| 1940 | 612 | 18.1% | |
| 1950 | 835 | 36.4% | |
| 1960 | 835 | 0.0% | |
| 1970 | 612 | −26.7% | |
| 1980 | 674 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 821 | 21.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,107 | 34.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,208 | 9.1% | |
| 2020 | 863 | −28.6% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,208 people living in Baldwin. These people lived in 404 households. Many different kinds of families and individuals made up the village.
About 20% of the people living in Baldwin were under 18 years old. Around 15% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the village was about 37 years.
Main Roads
Two important highways pass through or near Baldwin:
US 10
M-37
Schools and Services
Baldwin is part of the Baldwin Community Schools district. This includes Baldwin High School.
The school district has a special program called the "Baldwin Promise." This program helps provide money for college education in Michigan for all students who graduate from Baldwin High School.
Fun Things to Do in Baldwin
Baldwin is a popular place for tourists, especially in the summer. Many people visit for outdoor activities.
Lake County has many lakes and rivers. It also has a large part of the Manistee National Forest.
Visitors often come to Baldwin to camp, canoe, fish, or hunt in the beautiful natural areas.
Fishing and the Famous Trout Statue
The nearby Pere Marquette River is known as one of America's best fishing spots. Fishing is a big part of the local economy.
The Baldwin River, which flows into the Pere Marquette River, is famous for something special. It was the first place in the United States where German Brown Trout were released into the wild. This happened on April 11, 1884.
Baldwin is also home to the world's largest trout statue! This huge statue is 25 feet tall and is located right in downtown Baldwin. The village and Lake County are very proud of this unique landmark.
Other Attractions
Another interesting place to visit is the Shrine of the Pines.
North Lake Correctional Facility
The North Lake Correctional Facility is a large building in Baldwin. It was built in the late 1990s. This facility has been used at different times to house people.
Over the years, the facility has been empty at times and then used again. For example, it housed some people from California in 2011. Later, in 2015, it was used to house people from the state of Vermont.
Local leaders hoped that having the facility open would create jobs for people in Lake County, which has faced economic challenges. In December 2016, the facility decided not to continue housing people from Vermont.
In 2019, the facility began housing people who had been found guilty of certain actions while living in the U.S. without permission. However, it closed again in September 2022.
Famous Person from Baldwin
- Robert F. Williams, an important African-American activist, lived in Baldwin.
See also
In Spanish: Baldwin (Míchigan) para niños
