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Bayard, NE
City in Morrill County, Nebraska.
Population
1,531
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,202
ZIP codes
0
Bayard and its ZIP codes
Bayard at a glance
- Bayard is about 85 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 82nd among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $68,333, 11% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,800 (54% below Nebraska) and median rent is $722 a month.
Local data for Bayard, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bayard, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,333
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$109,800
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
85.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (492), Mexican Americans (322), Irish Americans (132).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morrill County. PPP loans are for Bayard.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,319
1,495 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,808
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.2M
FY 2026, $8,601 per person
How people get to work
Bayard, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bayard, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
18.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bayard, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Bayard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McGrewVillage | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| MinatareCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| MelbetaVillage | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| BridgeportCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| GeringCity | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| TerrytownCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| ScottsbluffCity | 19 mi | 6.6 |
| HarrisburgCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.5 |
| BroadwaterVillage | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| MitchellCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bayard, NE in?
- Bayard is in Morrill County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Bayard, NE?
- About 1,531 people live in Bayard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bayard?
- Nearby places include McGrew (5 mi), Minatare (10 mi), Melbeta (10 mi), Bridgeport (14 mi), Gering (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023