Baldwin City, KS Demographics

A map of Baldwin City's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,218	4,141	85.9%	85.8%
Hispanic	348	209	7.1%	4.3%
Asian	192	34	3.9%	0.7%
Multiracial	97	267	2.0%	5.5%
Black	44	89	0.9%	1.8%
Native American/Other	12	86	0.2%	1.8%

Baldwin City, Kansas has an estimated population of 4,911, a slight increase from the 4,826 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Asian, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baldwin City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baldwin City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baldwin City, that probability was 25.8% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baldwin City is ranked the 66th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Baldwin City was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baldwin City's White Population

4,218 residents of Baldwin City, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baldwin City is considerably higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Baldwin City ranks 482nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin City's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Baldwin City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 85.9%.

Baldwin City is more White than neighboring Centropolis (0% White), and Lawrence (73% White). Baldwin City is less White than neighboring Wellsville (91.8% White), Eudora (87% White), and Ottawa (87.1% White).

Baldwin City's Black Population

44 residents of Baldwin City, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baldwin City is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Baldwin City ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin City's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.6%. Black residents' share of Baldwin City's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.9%.

Baldwin City is more Black than neighboring Centropolis (0% Black), and Eudora (0.4% Black). Baldwin City is less Black than neighboring Wellsville (1.2% Black), Ottawa (1.7% Black), and Lawrence (4.8% Black).

Baldwin City's Asian Population

192 residents of Baldwin City, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baldwin City is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Baldwin City ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin City's Asian population has grown by an estimated 464.7%. Asian residents' share of Baldwin City's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.9%.

Baldwin City is more Asian than neighboring Wellsville (0% Asian), Centropolis (0% Asian), Eudora (0% Asian), and Ottawa (0.9% Asian). Baldwin City is less Asian than neighboring Lawrence (5.1% Asian).

Baldwin City's Hispanic Population

348 residents of Baldwin City, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baldwin City is lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Baldwin City ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 66.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Baldwin City's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.1%.

Baldwin City is more Hispanic than neighboring Wellsville (4.6% Hispanic), Centropolis (0% Hispanic), and Ottawa (5.4% Hispanic). Baldwin City is less Hispanic than neighboring Eudora (8% Hispanic), and Lawrence (7.9% Hispanic).

Baldwin City's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Baldwin City, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baldwin City is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Baldwin City ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 86.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baldwin City's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.2%.

Baldwin City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wellsville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Centropolis (0% Native American/Other). Baldwin City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eudora (0.5% Native American/Other), Ottawa (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lawrence (1.5% Native American/Other).

Baldwin City's Multiracial Population

97 residents of Baldwin City, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baldwin City is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Baldwin City ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Baldwin City's population has decreased from 5.5% to 2.0%.

Baldwin City is more Multiracial than neighboring Centropolis (0% Multiracial). Baldwin City is less Multiracial than neighboring Wellsville (2.3% Multiracial), Eudora (4.1% Multiracial), Ottawa (4.1% Multiracial), and Lawrence (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.