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West Virginia · 209 residents (2025 est.) · 0.311 sq mi
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Bayard has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,462. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,200. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
Unchangedsince 2000
from 299 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
961 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
−3%since 2000
from 46.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:209 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1762513274034781990201020202024Bayard
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,462
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,156 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,817
+64%since 2000
from $13,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+23%since 2010
from 0.313 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+52%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(288)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(4)
Diversity Score7.4%(22)
Diversity Score
7
+117%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.0%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayard, West Virginia?

Bayard, West Virginia has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayard, West Virginia?

The typical household in Bayard, West Virginia earns about $33,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayard, West Virginia expensive?

In Bayard, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $73,200, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Bayard, West Virginia?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bayard, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayard, West Virginia?

About 32.4% of people in Bayard, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayard, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayard, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 121 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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