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Baldwin City, KS

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Population
4,946
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,035 ft
Median Home Value
$249,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$858/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,941
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in KansasPopulation rankingHighest population places in KansasNearest larger communityLawrence, Kansas13 miles away · 96,367 residents.

About Baldwin City

Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, situated twelve miles south of Lawrence. Developing from a historic Santa Fe Trail stop named Palmyra and serving as home to the main campus of Baker University, the community of approximately 4,911 is served by the Baldwin City School District USD 348 for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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