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Bayard

Nebraska · 1,209 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Bayard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $66,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,209
−3%since 2000
from 1,247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,740 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,794 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9051K1K1K2K1990201020202024Bayard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,533
+26%since 2000
from $14,677 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+24%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(1,030)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(198)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.1%(425)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(981)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(203)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.6%(442)
Diversity Score
37
+7%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayard, Nebraska?

Bayard, Nebraska has about 1,209 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayard, Nebraska?

The typical household in Bayard, Nebraska earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayard, Nebraska expensive?

In Bayard, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $66,200, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Bayard, Nebraska?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bayard, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayard, Nebraska?

About 19.3% of people in Bayard, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayard, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayard, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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