Demographics & People — Baldwin City, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 4,881 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~5,000 |
| Median Age | 27.9 |
| Total Households | 1,569 |
| Family Households | 1,194 |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2056 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,376 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Asian | 194 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 291 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,631 |
| Other groups | 1,132 |
| English | 1,055 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 755 |
| Irish | 668 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 324 |
| American | 287 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 230 |
| Swedish | 159 |
| Scottish | 158 |
Language
| English Only | 4,150 |
| Spanish | 98 |
| Population 5+ | 4,456 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 116 |
| Population 18+ | 3,794 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Baldwin City, Kansas.