Baldwin, NY Demographics

A map of Baldwin's Population by Race

Baldwin, New York has an estimated population of 34,994, an increase from the 33,919 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.0% Black, 23.7% White, 23.3% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Baldwin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Baldwin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Baldwin, that probability was 71.5% in 2020 and 69.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baldwin is ranked the 32nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baldwin's White Population

8,288 residents of Baldwin, or 23.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baldwin is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Baldwin ranks 1262nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's White population has declined by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Baldwin's population has decreased from 29.0% to 23.7%.

Baldwin is more White than neighboring Freeport (16.2% White), and Roosevelt (1.5% White). Baldwin is less White than neighboring Rockville Centre (77% White), Oceanside (76.5% White), and South Hempstead (60% White).

Baldwin's Black Population

15,393 residents of Baldwin, or 44.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baldwin is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Baldwin ranks 12th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Black residents' share of Baldwin's population has increased from 38.3% to 44.0%.

Baldwin is more Black than neighboring Freeport (32.5% Black), Rockville Centre (4.9% Black), Oceanside (1.5% Black), and South Hempstead (18.7% Black). Baldwin is less Black than neighboring Roosevelt (51.6% Black).

Baldwin's Asian Population

1,141 residents of Baldwin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baldwin is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Baldwin ranks 261st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 27.6%. Asian residents' share of Baldwin's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.3%.

Baldwin is more Asian than neighboring Freeport (2.6% Asian), South Hempstead (0.8% Asian), and Roosevelt (1.5% Asian). Baldwin is less Asian than neighboring Rockville Centre (5.6% Asian), and Oceanside (3.9% Asian).

Baldwin's Hispanic Population

8,161 residents of Baldwin, or 23.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baldwin is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Baldwin ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Baldwin's population has increased from 22.4% to 23.3%.

Baldwin is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockville Centre (9.6% Hispanic), Oceanside (16.3% Hispanic), and South Hempstead (20.1% Hispanic). Baldwin is less Hispanic than neighboring Freeport (45.2% Hispanic), and Roosevelt (40.2% Hispanic).

Baldwin's Native American/Other Population

157 residents of Baldwin, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Baldwin is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Baldwin ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 73.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baldwin's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.4%.

Baldwin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oceanside (0.3% Native American/Other), and South Hempstead (0.3% Native American/Other). Baldwin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Freeport (1% Native American/Other), Rockville Centre (0.9% Native American/Other), and Roosevelt (0.6% Native American/Other).

Baldwin's Multiracial Population

1,854 residents of Baldwin, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baldwin is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Baldwin ranks 467th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Baldwin's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.3%.

Baldwin is more Multiracial than neighboring Freeport (2.5% Multiracial), Rockville Centre (2% Multiracial), Oceanside (1.6% Multiracial), South Hempstead (0% Multiracial), and Roosevelt (4.7% 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.