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 $56,585 with a poverty rate of 31.56%. The median age in Bayard is 24.6 years: 24.4 years for males, and 27.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bayard was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,250 | 52.74% |
| Two or more races | 888 | 37.47% |
| Other race | 232 | 9.79% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 798 | 2.97 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Non Family | 429 | 1.3 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Married | 267 | 4.43 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Female | 78 | 6.18 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
| Male | 24 | 6.08 | 8.3 | 91.7 |
4.76
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 3.08% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 3.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 161 | 13.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 276 | 23.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 9.58% |
| Some College | 441 | 37.72% |
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 | 866 | 718 | 217 |
| 2+ Races | 384 | 384 | 128 |
| White | 303 | 303 | 45 |
| Other Race | 232 | 135 | 52 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $18,405 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,035 | $0 | $25,382 |
| Some College | $41,167 | $70,500 | $30,167 |
$29,035
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$25,382
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.67% of Bayard residents speak only English, while 34.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,875 | 657 | 35.04% |
| Multiple | 888 | 312 | 35.14% |
| White | 495 | 91 | 18.38% |
| Other | 232 | 56 | 24.14% |
31.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.1%
Male Poverty Rate
40.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bayard is Multiple, with 35.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bayard is White, with 18.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.51% |
| Some College | 28.78% |
| High School | 23.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 53.13% |
| Female Employed | 23.67% |
| Male Employed | 17.91% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,012 | $81,631 |
| Households | $33,269 | $56,585 |
| Married Families | $103,831 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,536 | $34,936 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
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
106
Number of Veterans
106
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72 | 5.53% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 5.76% |
| White | 35 | 4.76% |
| Other Race | 31 | 13.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.5%
Labor Force Participation
34.8%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
62.7%
Born in Bayard
93.59%
Native Born
6.41%
Foreign Born
5.06%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
93.59% of Bayard residents were born in the United States, with 62.7% having been born in New Mexico. 5.06% 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% |