Baldwin, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Baldwin is a village in St. Croix County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. The population was 2,667 at the 2000 census, and was estimated to be 3,903 in 2008, a growth rate of 39%. The village is located partially within the Town of Baldwin
.
It is 30 miles (48.3 km) east of Minneapolis, Minnesota
, and 40 miles (64.4 km) west of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
of 2000, there were 2,667 people, 1,115 households, and 703 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,161.0 people per square mile (447.7/km²). There were 1,144 housing units at an average density of 498.0 per square mile (192.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.43% White, 0.15% Black or African American
, 0.19% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.07% from other races
, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,115 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples
living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $37,216 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $20,748. About 3.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.
St. Croix County, Wisconsin
St. Croix County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 84,345. Its county seat is Hudson. St. Croix County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Statistical Area . It is the fastest growing county in Wisconsin.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,667 at the 2000 census, and was estimated to be 3,903 in 2008, a growth rate of 39%. The village is located partially within the Town of Baldwin
Baldwin (town), Wisconsin
Baldwin is a town in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 903 at the 2000 census. The Village of Baldwin is located partially within the town.-Geography:...
.
Geography
Baldwin is located at 44°57′51"N 92°22′23"W (44.964401, -92.373251).It is 30 miles (48.3 km) east of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
, and 40 miles (64.4 km) west of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire is a city located in the west-central part of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 65,883 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest municipality in the northwestern portion of the state, and the 9th largest in the state overall. It is the county seat of Eau Claire County,...
.
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the village has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km²). None of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,667 people, 1,115 households, and 703 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
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was 1,161.0 people per square mile (447.7/km²). There were 1,144 housing units at an average density of 498.0 per square mile (192.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.43% White, 0.15% Black or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.19% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic
Hispanic
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or Latino
Latino
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of any race.
There were 1,115 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the village the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $37,216 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the village was $20,748. About 3.0% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.