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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bayard

New Mexico · 2,534 residents · 0.951 sq mi
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Bayard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,957. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,500. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,534
+3%since 1990
from 2,455 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,665 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 2,581 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+14%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Bayard
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,957
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,154 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,066
+55%since 1990
from $7,140 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
−7.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $199 in 1990
US average: $602
74.1%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
25.9% rent
2.7
+3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.1%(2,090)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score70.9%(1,740)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.1%(358)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino84.3%(2,137)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score31.1%(788)
31
−56%since 1990
from 71 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.4%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.2%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−12%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayard, New Mexico?

Bayard, New Mexico has about 2,534 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bayard, New Mexico?

The typical household in Bayard, New Mexico earns about $21,957 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayard, New Mexico expensive?

In Bayard, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Bayard, New Mexico?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bayard, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayard, New Mexico?

About 24.1% of people in Bayard, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayard, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayard, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 79 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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