Baldwin City, Kansas

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Aerial View of Baldwin City

Baldwin City is a city in Douglas County, Kansas, United States,[1] about Script error: No such module "convert". south of Lawrence. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,826.[2] The city is home to Baker University, the state's oldest four-year university.

History

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The Old Castle Museum, the first building constructed for Baker University. To the right is a replica of Kibbee Cabin.

Early history

Baldwin City began as a trail stop on the Santa Fe Trail named Palmyra. The small community consisted of a harness shop, blacksmith, hotel, lawyer, drug store, two doctors and a tavern. In 1858, a group of Methodist ministers gathered at Kibbee Cabin and founded Baker University. Palmyra bought land to the south for the university and surrounding city. The first post office was established in June, 1857.[3]

A main benefactor of the community was John Baldwin and the town was named in his honor.[4] Baldwin built a saw mill which was at present-day Fifth and Indiana Streets. Baldwin City was incorporated on September 22, 1870.

Baldwin City unwittingly found themselves surrounded by the events that led up to the American Civil War. Three miles east of Baldwin was the town site of Black Jack where the Battle of Black Jack took place on June 2, 1856. The night before that battle, John Brown stayed in Prairie City. In 1863, Quantrill's raiders passed within three miles (5 km) of Baldwin after the burning of Lawrence.

Midland Railway

In 1867, the Leavenworth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad laid tracks and became the first Kansas railroad south of the Kansas River. In 1906, the Santa Fe Depot was built and today the Midland Railway offers over 20-mile round trip excursion rides to Ottawa via "Nowhere" and Norwood. Midland's Scout program is one of the few in the country to offer a railroading merit badge and Midland has hosted a Thomas the Tank Engine attraction the last few years.[5]

Maple Leaf Festival

Every year since 1957, Baldwin City has hosted the Maple Leaf Festival during the third full weekend in October. It began as a way to celebrate a successful harvest and to view the fall foliage. Today, it is the largest fall family event in the area and features a parade, arts and crafts, quilt show, theatrical performances, history tours, train rides and live music. Annually it draws crowds of 30,000 or more.[6]

Geography

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Climate

The area's climate is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cool to cold winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Baldwin City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[8]

Demographics

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U.S. Decennial Census

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Baldwin City is part of the Lawrence Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 4,826 people, 1,651 households, and 1,085 families in Baldwin City.[9][10] The population density was 1,802.8 per square mile (696.0/km2). There were 1,748 housing units at an average density of 653.0 per square mile (252.1/km2).[10][11] The racial makeup was 87.65% (4,230) white or European American (85.81% non-Hispanic white), 1.99% (96) black or African-American, 0.97% (47) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.73% (35) Asian, 0.12% (6) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.64% (79) from other races, and 6.9% (333) from two or more races.[12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.33% (209) of the population.[13]

Of the 1,651 households, 34.5% had children under the age of 18; 48.6% were married couples living together; 25.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 28.7% of households consisted of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[10] The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.2.[14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 23.5% of the population.[15]

22.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 20.7% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males.[10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 106.8 males.[10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $74,074 (with a margin of error of +/- $7,962) and the median family income was $76,346 (+/- $17,265).[16] Males had a median income of $34,583 (+/- $20,308) versus $16,000 (+/- $10,190) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,188 (+/- $12,766).[17] Approximately, 4.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.2% of those ages 65 or over.[18][19]

2010 census

As of the census[20] of 2010, there were 4,515 people, 1,501 households, and 1,011 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 1,665 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 93.4% White, 2.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 1,501 households, of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 30.2 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 20.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,400 people, 1,077 households, and 774 families living in the city. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 1,165 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the city was 93.62% White, 1.12% African American, 0.74% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 3.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 1,077 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 21.8% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,269, and the median income for a family was $51,667. Males had a median income of $37,111 versus $25,850 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,698. About 5.6% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The Baldwin City government consists of a mayor and five council members. The council meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00pm.[21]

  • City Hall, 803 Eighth Street.

Education

Primary and secondary education

The community is served by Baldwin City USD 348 public school district, and serves most of southern Douglas County. It maintains four schools in Baldwin City (Baldwin Elementary, Baldwin Intermediate, Baldwin Junior High and Baldwin High School). On December 13, 2010, the Template:Not a typo Board of Education voted to close the schools in Vinland and Worden at the end of the 2010–2011 school year.[22]

  • Baldwin High School is home to the Bulldogs.[23]
Closed schools
  • Vinland Elementary - closed in 2011
  • Marion Springs Elementary - closed in 2011

College

Baldwin City is home to the main campus of Baker University, a liberal arts university founded in 1858 by United Methodist ministers. It is the oldest four-year university in Kansas and has been coed since it was founded.

Notable people

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Gallery

References

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Further reading

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  • A Self-Guided Tour of Baldwin City's Historic Sites on the Santa Fe Trail by Loren K. Litteer
  • The Leavenworth, Lawrence & Ft. Gibson Railroad by Loren K. Litteer

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