Baldwin, PA Demographics

A map of Baldwin's Population by Race

Baldwin, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 21,057, a slight decrease from the 21,510 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.5% White, 8.4% Asian, 3.4% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Hispanic. 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 considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 37.6% in 2020 and 34.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Baldwin is ranked the 31st most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Baldwin's White Population

16,948 residents of Baldwin, or 80.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Baldwin is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Baldwin ranks 1611th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Baldwin's population has increased from 77.8% to 80.5%.

Baldwin is more White than neighboring Brentwood (78.8% White), Whitehall (77.7% White), and Mount Oliver (48.1% White). Baldwin is less White than neighboring Pleasant Hills (88% White), and Castle Shannon (86.4% White).

Baldwin's Black Population

710 residents of Baldwin, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Baldwin is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Baldwin ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.4%. Black residents' share of Baldwin's population has decreased from 5.0% to 3.4%.

Baldwin is more Black than neighboring Castle Shannon (3% Black). Baldwin is less Black than neighboring Brentwood (11.9% Black), Whitehall (4.3% Black), Pleasant Hills (6.1% Black), and Mount Oliver (38.8% Black).

Baldwin's Asian Population

1,773 residents of Baldwin, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Baldwin is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Baldwin ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.0%. Asian residents' share of Baldwin's population has decreased from 12.1% to 8.4%.

Baldwin is more Asian than neighboring Brentwood (2.1% Asian), Pleasant Hills (2.8% Asian), Mount Oliver (0.7% Asian), and Castle Shannon (3% Asian). Baldwin is less Asian than neighboring Whitehall (14.4% Asian).

Baldwin's Hispanic Population

477 residents of Baldwin, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Baldwin is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Baldwin ranks 1192nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Baldwin's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Baldwin is more Hispanic than neighboring Brentwood (0.1% Hispanic), Whitehall (1.8% Hispanic), and Pleasant Hills (0.3% Hispanic). Baldwin is less Hispanic than neighboring Mount Oliver (3.8% Hispanic), and Castle Shannon (4.2% Hispanic).

Baldwin's Native American/Other Population

533 residents of Baldwin, or 2.5% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Baldwin ranks 563rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 329.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Baldwin's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.5%.

Baldwin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brentwood (0% Native American/Other), Whitehall (0.3% Native American/Other), Pleasant Hills (0.8% Native American/Other), and Castle Shannon (0.5% Native American/Other). Baldwin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mount Oliver (2.7% Native American/Other).

Baldwin's Multiracial Population

616 residents of Baldwin, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Baldwin is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Baldwin ranks 1214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Baldwin's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Baldwin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Baldwin is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitehall (1.5% Multiracial), and Pleasant Hills (2.1% Multiracial). Baldwin is less Multiracial than neighboring Brentwood (7.1% Multiracial), and Mount Oliver (5.8% 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.