Population 6,991 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bayfield
Household size in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Bayfield run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.8 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in Bayfield is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in Colorado as a whole, where the median age is 39.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 41.2, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Bayfield than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. Colorado as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bayfield
Renters in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.5% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bayfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Bayfield: 13.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Bayfield has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Colorado cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 |
Bayfield has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $976 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $980 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,425 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$449 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bayfield pays $1,425 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $449 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bayfield
Bachelor's degrees in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.6% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Bayfield than nationally: 40.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Even so, the share is lower than in Colorado as a whole (45.9%). The share with a degree has risen 11.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.0% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Bayfield: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bayfield
| Period | Bayfield | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Bayfield is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bayfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayfield | 2.42 | 41.5 | 9.1% | 18.9% | 13.7% | 1998 | $1,425 | 40.6% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| Gem Village | 2.51 | 42.5 | 4.8% | 18.7% | 9.7% | 1995 | $1,545 | 32.4% | 93.3% | 5.0% |
| Vallecito | 2.32 | 47.4 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 25.2% | 1995 | $1,396 | 51.6% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| Oxford | 2.68 | 43.0 | 7.8% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 1993 | $1,321 | 30.2% | 95.7% | 7.3% |
| Ignacio | 2.55 | 45.4 | 7.6% | 24.6% | 11.6% | 1987 | $1,258 | 27.8% | 91.3% | 4.5% |
| Trimble | 2.00 | 55.9 | 6.8% | 5.4% | 17.1% | 2000 | $1,330 | 76.9% | 100.0% | 3.0% |
| Piedra | 2.51 | 50.0 | 5.7% | 15.7% | 35.7% | 1997 | $1,377 | 29.4% | 90.3% | 1.3% |
| Durango | 2.15 | 42.1 | 6.2% | 35.4% | 12.9% | 1990 | $1,461 | 54.5% | 97.0% | 3.5% |
| Chimney Rock | 2.52 | 53.0 | 5.6% | 14.6% | 29.8% | 1997 | $1,419 | 35.8% | 94.9% | 1.8% |
| Nutria | 2.59 | 50.0 | 4.3% | 18.2% | 26.5% | 1997 | $1,434 | 33.2% | 96.4% | 1.4% |
| Hesperus | 2.55 | 45.4 | 3.8% | 13.2% | 15.6% | 1994 | $1,256 | 48.5% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bayfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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