Baldwin, Wisconsin

Baldwin is a village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,957 at the 2010 census, a growth rate of 48% from 2000. The village is located partially within the Town of Baldwin.

Geography
Baldwin is located at 44.96417°N, -92.37306°W (44.964401, -92.373251).

It is 30 mi east of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and 40 mi 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.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 3.957 people, 1,724 households, and 703 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,720.4 people per square mile (663.9/km²). There were 1,724 housing units at an average density of 820.9 per square mile (289.2/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 96.03% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. 1.5% 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.

As of the census of 2000 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.

History
Baldwin was founded in 1871 by Dana Reed Bailey. It was first known as "Clarkseville" after the railroad depot of the young town, but was later renamed Baldwin after the manager of the Western Wisconsin Railroad (Mr D. A. Baldwin), who was responsible for the railroad through the town.