Bayfield, Colorado
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Bayfield is a town located in La Plata County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,549.
Geography
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Location of Bayfield, Colorado
Bayfield is located at 37°13'50" North, 107°35'58" West (37.230532, -107.599539)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,549 people, 567 households, and 409 families residing in the town. The population density is 553.8/km² (1,433.3/mi²). There are 597 housing units at an average density of 213.4/km² (552.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.67% White, 0.19% African American, 2.13% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.36% from other races, and 2.52% from two or more races. 10.46% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 567 households out of which 43.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.3% are married couples living together, 8.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% are non-families. 22.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.19.
In the town the population is spread out with 31.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $39,336, and the median income for a family is $46,583. Males have a median income of $34,464 versus $22,027 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,324. 5.6% of the population and 2.9% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.8% of those under the age of 18 and 7.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- Official town website (http://www.bayfield.govoffice.com/)