Bayfield, CO Demographics

A map of Bayfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,174	2,118	74.9%	74.6%
Hispanic	597	463	20.6%	16.3%
Native American/Other	82	108	2.8%	3.8%
Multiracial	45	127	1.6%	4.5%
Asian	3	11	0.1%	0.4%
Black	0	11	0.0%	0.4%

Bayfield, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,901, a slight increase from the 2,838 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% White, 20.6% Hispanic, 2.8% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bayfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bayfield has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bayfield, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 39.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bayfield is ranked the 150th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). Bayfield was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bayfield's White Population

2,174 residents of Bayfield, or 74.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bayfield is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Bayfield ranks 300th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayfield's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of Bayfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 74.9%.

Bayfield is more White than neighboring Ignacio (36.9% White), Southern Ute (44.8% White), Middle Mesa (29.8% White), and Arboles (50.9% White). Bayfield is less White than neighboring La Boca (100% White).

Bayfield's Black Population

0 residents of Bayfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bayfield is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Bayfield ranks 254th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Bayfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Bayfield's Asian Population

3 residents of Bayfield, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bayfield is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Bayfield ranks 298th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Asian residents' share of Bayfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Bayfield is more Asian than neighboring Southern Ute (0% Asian), La Boca (0% Asian), Middle Mesa (0% Asian), and Arboles (0% Asian). Bayfield is less Asian than neighboring Ignacio (2% Asian).

Bayfield's Hispanic Population

597 residents of Bayfield, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bayfield is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Bayfield ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Bayfield's population has increased from 16.3% to 20.6%.

Bayfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Southern Ute (14.9% Hispanic), and La Boca (0% Hispanic). Bayfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Ignacio (38.5% Hispanic), Middle Mesa (33.3% Hispanic), and Arboles (44% Hispanic).

Bayfield's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Bayfield, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bayfield is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Bayfield ranks 31st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bayfield's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.8%.

Bayfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Boca (0% Native American/Other), and Arboles (2.1% Native American/Other). Bayfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ignacio (21.4% Native American/Other), Southern Ute (40.3% Native American/Other), and Middle Mesa (36.9% Native American/Other).

Bayfield's Multiracial Population

45 residents of Bayfield, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bayfield is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Bayfield ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bayfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 64.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Bayfield's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.6%.

Bayfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Ignacio (1.2% Multiracial), Southern Ute (0% Multiracial), La Boca (0% Multiracial), and Middle Mesa (0% Multiracial). Bayfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Arboles (3.1% 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.