Bayard, NM is a small town located in Grant County with a population of 2,624 according to the U.S. Census. It has an average population density of 353 people per square mile compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. This small town is full of year-round outdoor activities and community organizations for its residents to enjoy. In Bayard, there are numerous local businesses such as La Casa de Ojitos Bakery & Cafe which offers delicious Mexican pastries and other traditional cuisine, also Yellow Brix which features an outdoor patio for guests to enjoy the weather on sunny days. Other local organizations that are popular in this area include the Bayard Library, which hosts a variety of book clubs and events throughout the year, and also the Bayard Art Center, which promotes local art within the community. For those looking for physical activities there are plenty of options such as nearby Gila National Forest where one can explore miles upon miles of hiking trails or take part in whitewater rafting adventures on the Gila River. The city also hosts various sporting events including high school baseball tournaments at Clifford Field Park during the summer months.
The population in Bayard (zip 88023) is 2,624. There are 373 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bayard (zip 88023) is 38.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bayard (zip 88023) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bayard (zip 88023)
- 40.3% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 25.7% have children, but are single
Race in Bayard (zip 88023)
- 19.1% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.5% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 78.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander