About Baldwin
Set in the northern part of Florida, Baldwin is a small town with an estimated population of 1,385.
Baldwin holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 686 residents per square mile.
📰 Baldwin News Today
- Former Florida governor nominee appears in Baldwin County court after positive meth test - WEAR-TV WEAR-TV · Aug 13
- Man accused of punching Florida House candidate, husband at St. Johns County polling place claims self-defense News4JAX · Aug 13
- Florida House candidate says she was attacked at World Golf Village polling place JaxToday · Aug 12
- Man charged with punching Florida House candidate in St. Augustine St. Augustine Record · Aug 13
- 'It was very unnerving for me': Man arrested, accused of attacking Florida House candidate at St. Johns County voting site firstcoastnews.com · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Baldwin Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Baldwin — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Baldwin
- Waffle House — american
- Cinco De Mayo — mexican
- Cracker Barrel — american
- Everybody's Restaurant — american
- Hokkaido — japanese
- Mr. Chubby's Wings — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Baldwin
- Camp Milton Historic Preserve reviews ★
- Brandy Branch Trailhead Preserve reviews ★
- Cary State Forest reviews ★
- Crystal Springs Park reviews ★
- Jacksonville Equestrian Center reviews ★
- Maxville Park reviews ★
- Pope Duval Park reviews ★
- Whitehouse Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Baldwin
- BALDWIN MIDDLE-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- BRYCEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MAMIE AGNES JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,385
Rank in state#319 of 411
Land area2.02 sq mi
Density686/sq mi
Coordinates30.3078, -81.9737