Baldwin City

City in Douglas County, Kansas

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Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, with 4,826 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,037 ft (316 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wellsville, 7.2 miles SE.

About Baldwin City

Baldwin City is a city in Palmyra Township, Douglas County, Kansas, United States, about 12 miles (19 km) south of Lawrence. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,826. The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university.

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Living in Baldwin City

Median household income
$72,941
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$858/mo
Median age
27.9
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Baldwin City, KS population

Baldwin City had 4,826 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,826
Density1,631 per sq mi (630 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Baldwin City at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyDouglas County
TypeCity
Population4,826 (2020)
Land area2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation1,037 ft (316 m)
Coordinates38.7775° N, 95.1875° W
ZIP code66006
Official websitebaldwincity.org
Census code (GEOID)2003900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Baldwin City

What county is Baldwin City in?

Baldwin City is in Douglas County, Kansas.

What is the population of Baldwin City, KS?

4,826 people lived in Baldwin City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Baldwin City, KS?

The ZIP code of Baldwin City is 66006.

What is the elevation of Baldwin City?

1,037 feet (316 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Baldwin City?

Wellsville (7.2 mi), Centropolis (9.6 mi), Eudora (11.6 mi), Edgerton (12.0 mi), Ottawa (13.0 mi).

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