Bayfield is a town located in La Plata County Colorado. Bayfield has a 2024 population of 2,883. Bayfield is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,839 in 2020.
The average household income in Bayfield is $106,020 with a poverty rate of 10.55%. The median age in Bayfield is 31.9 years: 29.3 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bayfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,578 | 90.08% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 8.07% |
| Other race | 39 | 1.36% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 967 | 2.95 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 506 | 3.69 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 267 | 1.26 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 129 | 2.91 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Male | 65 | 4.23 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.95
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 0.46% |
| Associates Degree | 163 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 19.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 10.69% |
| High School Graduate | 624 | 35.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 0.8% |
| Some College | 407 | 23.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,532 | 1,518 | 477 |
| Hispanic | 176 | 168 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 66 | 34 |
| Other Race | 33 | 33 | 12 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,450 | $71,563 | $33,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,938 | $250,001 | $54,563 |
| High School Graduate | $42,047 | $45,875 | $40,040 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,234 | $53,955 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $59,205 | $66,823 | $0 |
$47,234
Average Earnings
$53,955
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.04% of Bayfield residents speak only English, while 8.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,294 | 161 | 7.02% |
| Hispanic | 402 | 130 | 32.34% |
| Multiple | 231 | 92 | 39.83% |
| Other | 33 | 12 | 36.36% |
| Native | 12 | 7 | 58.33% |
10.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.4%
Male Poverty Rate
7.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bayfield is Native, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bayfield is White, with 7.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 11.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.55% |
| High School | 1.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 36.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 7.71% |
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,813 | $111,687 |
| Households | $92,821 | $106,020 |
| Married Families | $113,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $82,292 | $84,502 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
132
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 5.06% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 10% |
| Native American | 2 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.23%
Born in Bayfield
98.85%
Native Born
1.15%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
98.85% of Bayfield residents were born in the United States, with 54.23% having been born in Colorado. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,938 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 2,927 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2027 | 2,916 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2026 | 2,905 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 2,894 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 2,883 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 2,872 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2022 | 2,887 | 2 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 2,885 | 46 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2,839 | 259 | 10.04% |
| 2019 | 2,580 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 2,570 | 44 | 1.74% |
| 2017 | 2,526 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2016 | 2,530 | 45 | 1.81% |
| 2015 | 2,485 | 48 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 2,437 | 47 | 1.97% |
| 2013 | 2,390 | 38 | 1.62% |
| 2012 | 2,352 | 18 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 2,334 | 15 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 2,319 | 0 | 0% |