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Bayard, NM
City in Grant County, New Mexico.
Population
2,057
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,164
ZIP codes
0
Bayard and its ZIP codes
Bayard at a glance
- Bayard is about 124 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- It is the 92nd most populous of 495 cities and towns in New Mexico.
- Households here earn a median of $34,477 a year, 46% less than the New Mexico figure of $64,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,700 (53% below New Mexico) and median rent is $716 a month.
Local data for Bayard, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bayard, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,477
Poverty rate
34.6%
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.4%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,365), Cuban Americans (80), Irish Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Bayard.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,483
9,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,768
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $12,922 per person
How people get to work
Bayard, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone49.9%
- Carpooled44.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bayard, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
42
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bayard, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
19.6%
U.S. 12.1% +7.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.7%
U.S. 11.1% +11.6 pts
Cities near Bayard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North HurleyCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Santa ClaraVillage | 2.3 mi | 2 |
| CobreCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| HurleyTown | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| Arenas ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.1 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.4 |
| RosedaleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Silver CityTown | 8.1 mi | 10.1 |
| Pinos AltosCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Little Walnut VillageCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 5.9 |
| TyroneCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MimbresCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Casas AdobesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| San LorenzoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| White SignalCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.4 |
| FaywoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bayard, NM in?
- Bayard is in Grant County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Bayard, NM?
- About 2,057 people live in Bayard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bayard?
- Nearby places include North Hurley (2.1 mi), Santa Clara (2.3 mi), Cobre (2.5 mi), Hurley (3.8 mi), Arenas Valley (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023