Bayard
City in Grant County, New Mexico

Bayard is a city in Grant County, New Mexico, with 2,116 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,820 ft (1,774 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Clara, 1.8 miles NW.
- 2,116residents (2020 Census)
- 5,820 ftelevation · 1,774 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.5 km²
- 2,226 / sq mipopulation density
- 88026ZIP code
About Bayard
Bayard is a city in Grant County, New Mexico, United States. It is near Santa Rita, east of Silver City. The population was 2,116 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Bayard
- Median household income
- $34,477
- Median home value
- $117,700
- Median rent
- $716/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Bayard had 2,116 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,116 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,226 per sq mi (859 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bayard at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Grant County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,116 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,820 ft (1,774 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.7582° N, 108.1338° W |
| ZIP code | 88026 |
| Official website | cityofbayardnm.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3506270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bayard
- Santa Clara1.8 mi NW
- Cobre2.0 mi NE
- North Hurley2.7 mi S
- Hurley4.1 mi S
- Arenas Valley4.2 mi W
- Hanover4.7 mi NE
- Rosedale6.4 mi W
- Silver City8.0 mi W
- Pinos Altos9.1 mi NW
- Little Walnut Village10.0 mi NW
- Tyrone10.4 mi W
- Mimbres11.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bayard
What county is Bayard in?
Bayard is in Grant County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Bayard, NM?
2,116 people lived in Bayard at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bayard, NM?
The ZIP code of Bayard is 88026.
What is the elevation of Bayard?
5,820 feet (1,774 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bayard?
Santa Clara (1.8 mi), Cobre (2.0 mi), North Hurley (2.7 mi), Hurley (4.1 mi), Arenas Valley (4.2 mi).
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