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Bayfield, CO
Town in La Plata County, Colorado.
Population
2,901
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,439
ZIP codes
0
Bayfield and its ZIP codes
Bayfield at a glance
- Bayfield is about 25 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $93,125, close to the Colorado median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $412,500 (24% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,236 a month.
Local data for Bayfield, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bayfield, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,125
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$412,500
Median rent
$1,236/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
32.5%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (856), Irish Americans (430), Mexican Americans (315).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Plata County. PPP loans are for Bayfield.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,315
27,353 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $8,173 per person
How people get to work
Bayfield, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.1%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle2.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bayfield, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,698
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
336
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 7°F
25.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bayfield, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.5%
U.S. 33.3% -12.8 pts
Diabetes
7.6%
U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Bayfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IgnacioTown | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Southern UteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 16 |
| DurangoCity | 16 mi | 17.7 |
| La Boca, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ArbolesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| Middle Mesa, NMCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| Cedar Hill, NMCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 9.4 |
| PiedraCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 11.6 |
| Navajo Dam, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 12.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bayfield, CO in?
- Bayfield is in La Plata County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Bayfield, CO?
- About 2,901 people live in Bayfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bayfield?
- Nearby places include Ignacio (8.4 mi), Southern Ute (12 mi), Durango (16 mi), La Boca, NM (17 mi), Arboles (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023