Bayfield (Colorado)

La Plata County

08-05265

Bayfield is a city that is located in La Plata County. According to the U.S. Census of 2010, the city has a total population of 2,333 inhabitants.

Geography

Bayfield is located at 37 ° 13'50 "North, 107 ° 35'58 " West ( 37.230532, -107.599539 ).

According to U.S. Census, the city has a total area of 2.8 km ² ( 1.1 mi ²). 2.8 km ² ( 1.1 mi ²) is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

According to the census of 2000, there are 1,549 inhabitants, 567 households, and 409 families residing in the city. The population density is 553.8 / km ² ( 1433.3 / mi ²). There are 597 housing units at an average density of 213.4 / km ² ( 552.4 / mi ²). The origins of the city are 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 ethnic Spanish or Latino.

There are 567 households out of which 43.2 % live in children under the age of 18, 59.3 % are married couples living together, 8.6 % had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7 % are non-families. 22.8 % of all households consist of singles, and in 6.0 % lives a single person over 65 years. The average household size is 2.71 and the average family size is 3.19.

In the city 31.2 % of the population are under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.0 % 25 to 44, 23.8 % 45 to 64, and 7.5 % are 65 years or older. The average age is 35 years. For every 100 females are 98.3 males. For every 100 females over 18 years are 92.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $ 39.336, and the median income for a family is $ 46.583. Males have a median income of $ 34.464 compared to 22.027 USD for women. The per capita income in the city is $ 17.324. 5.6 % of the population and 2.9 % of families are below the poverty line. Of the total population 3.8% of under 18 year olds and 7.9 % of those over the age of 65 live below the poverty line.

School sports

The high school is known for its football program. Wrestling, basketball, track and cross country are more sports that boys can exercise. Girls playing volleyball, football and basketball. Furthermore, they can take part in cross-country running and athletics and participate in the statewide Cheerleading Championships. The rivalry between the Bayfield 's Wolverines and the Ignacio 's Bobcats (from the Ute - reserve south of Bayfield ) is known locally.

• Location in Colorado
• Location in North America
• La Plata County