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Bayfield

Colorado · 2,838 residents · 1.649 sq mi
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Bayfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,357. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,838
+83%since 2000
from 1,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,721 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 939 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9091K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bayfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,357
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,336 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,060
+62%since 2000
from $17,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+56%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,337)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(162)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(384)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(2,118)
Black0.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(463)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other3.9%(111)
Diversity Score45%(1,278)
Diversity Score
45
+82%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayfield, Colorado?

Bayfield, Colorado has about 2,838 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayfield, Colorado?

The typical household in Bayfield, Colorado earns about $65,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayfield, Colorado expensive?

In Bayfield, Colorado, the median home is worth about $329,700, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Bayfield, Colorado?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bayfield, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayfield, Colorado?

About 8.5% of people in Bayfield, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayfield, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayfield, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,748 residents, a change of about 160 percent over that period.

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