Bayard, NE Demographics

A map of Bayard's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,099	876	71.8%	76.8%
Hispanic	329	189	21.5%	16.6%
Multiracial	60	42	3.9%	3.7%
Native American/Other	30	19	2.0%	1.7%
Asian	13	7	0.8%	0.6%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.6%

Bayard, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,531, a dramatic increase from the 1,140 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.8% White, 21.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bayard, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bayard has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Nebraska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bayard, that probability was 38.0% in 2020 and 43.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bayard is ranked the 82nd most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bayard was ranked the 100th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bayard's White Population

1,099 residents of Bayard, or 71.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bayard is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Bayard ranks 525th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayard's White population has grown by an estimated 25.5%. White residents' share of Bayard's population has decreased from 76.8% to 71.8%.

Bayard is more White than neighboring McGrew (59.7% White), Minatare (67.8% White), and Gering (68.7% White). Bayard is less White than neighboring Melbeta (78.8% White), and Bridgeport (76.8% White).

Bayard's Black Population

0 residents of Bayard, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bayard is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Bayard ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayard's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bayard's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Bayard is less Black than neighboring Gering (1.5% Black).

Bayard's Asian Population

13 residents of Bayard, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bayard is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Bayard ranks 106th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayard's Asian population has grown by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Bayard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Bayard is more Asian than neighboring McGrew (0% Asian), Minatare (0.6% Asian), Melbeta (0% Asian), and Bridgeport (0% Asian). Bayard is less Asian than neighboring Gering (0.9% Asian).

Bayard's Hispanic Population

329 residents of Bayard, or 21.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bayard is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bayard ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayard's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Bayard's population has increased from 16.6% to 21.5%.

Bayard is more Hispanic than neighboring McGrew (16.4% Hispanic), Melbeta (20.5% Hispanic), and Bridgeport (15.7% Hispanic). Bayard is less Hispanic than neighboring Minatare (31% Hispanic), and Gering (24.4% Hispanic).

Bayard's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Bayard, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bayard is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bayard ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayard's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bayard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Bayard is more Native American/Other than neighboring McGrew (0% Native American/Other), Minatare (0% Native American/Other), Melbeta (0% Native American/Other), and Gering (1.7% Native American/Other). Bayard is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bridgeport (3.5% Native American/Other).

Bayard's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Bayard, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bayard is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Bayard ranks 195th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayard's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Bayard's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Bayard is more Multiracial than neighboring Minatare (0.6% Multiracial), Melbeta (0.7% Multiracial), and Gering (2.8% Multiracial). Bayard is less Multiracial than neighboring McGrew (23.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.