Bayard is a city located in Grant County New Mexico. Bayard has a 2024 population of 2,046. Bayard is currently declining at a rate of -0.87% annually and its population has decreased by -3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,118 in 2020.
The average household income in Bayard is $58,729 with a poverty rate of 28.07%. The median age in Bayard is 37.1 years: 37.7 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bayard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,242 | 57.71% |
| Two or more races | 812 | 37.73% |
| Other race | 79 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.88% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 861 | 2.5 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 467 | 1.37 | 58 | 42 |
| Married | 284 | 3.37 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Female | 82 | 5.11 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Male | 28 | 4.82 | 7.1 | 92.9 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 3.05% |
| Associates Degree | 81 | 6.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 6.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 124 | 10.49% |
| High School Graduate | 408 | 34.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 7.45% |
| Some College | 372 | 31.47% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 935 | 811 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 328 | 328 | 66 |
| White | 247 | 247 | 26 |
| Other Race | 79 | 59 | 18 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,115 | $0 | $62,115 |
| High School Graduate | $17,075 | $0 | $15,172 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,156 | $39,236 | $30,375 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$31,156
Average Earnings
$39,236
Average Male
$30,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
62.51% of Bayard residents speak only English, while 37.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,743 | 489 | 28.06% |
| Multiple | 812 | 293 | 36.08% |
| White | 409 | 115 | 28.12% |
| Other | 79 | 30 | 37.97% |
28.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.09%
Male Poverty Rate
39.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bayard is Other, with 37.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bayard is Hispanic, with 28.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 29.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.74% |
| High School | 16.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.35% |
| Female Employed | 13.51% |
| Male Employed | 7.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $81,498 |
| Households | $34,699 | $58,729 |
| Married Families | $108,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,050 | $39,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
89
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74 | 8.98% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 3.25% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 2.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
73.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36%
Labor Force Participation
33.3%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
71.56%
Born in Bayard
93.31%
Native Born
6.69%
Foreign Born
3.86%
Non Citizen
2.83%
Naturalized
93.31% of Bayard residents were born in the United States, with 71.56% having been born in New Mexico. 3.86% 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 | 1,956 | -18 | -0.91% |
| 2028 | 1,974 | -18 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 1,992 | -18 | -0.9% |
| 2026 | 2,010 | -18 | -0.89% |
| 2025 | 2,028 | -18 | -0.88% |
| 2024 | 2,046 | -18 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 2,064 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2022 | 2,075 | -17 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 2,092 | -26 | -1.23% |
| 2020 | 2,118 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 2,113 | -28 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 2,141 | -35 | -1.61% |
| 2017 | 2,176 | -33 | -1.49% |
| 2016 | 2,209 | -27 | -1.21% |
| 2015 | 2,236 | -42 | -1.84% |
| 2014 | 2,278 | -19 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 2,297 | -14 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 2,311 | -7 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2,318 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 2,323 | 0 | 0% |