Bayfield, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bayfield, Colorado
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Bayfield Town Hall
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Location of the Town of Bayfield in La Plata County, Colorado.
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 Bayfield, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Incorporated (town) | August 18, 1906 |
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| • Type | Statutory Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.646 sq mi (4.264 km2) |
| • Land | 1.646 sq mi (4.264 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,975 ft (2,126 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,838 |
| • Density | 1,724/sq mi (666/km2) |
| • Metro | 55,638 |
| Time zone | UTC−07:00 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−06:00 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
81122
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| Area code(s) | 9708849544 |
| FIPS code | 08-05265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411667 |
Bayfield is a small town in La Plata County, Colorado, United States. It's known as a Statutory Town, which means it follows specific rules set by the state of Colorado. In 2020, about 2,838 people lived there. This was a good increase of over 21% since 2010! Bayfield is also part of the larger Durango, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Bayfield
How Bayfield Got Its Name
The town of Bayfield was named after its founder, a person called W.A. Bay. The first post office in Bayfield, Colorado, opened a long time ago, on February 25, 1899.
When Bayfield Became a Town
Bayfield officially became an incorporated town on August 18, 1906. When a place is "incorporated," it means it has its own local government. This government can make decisions for the town and provide services to its residents.
Geography of Bayfield
Where is Bayfield Located?
Bayfield is located right along U.S. Highway 160. This is an important road that helps people travel to and from the town.
How Big is Bayfield?
In 2020, the town covered an area of about 4.264 square kilometers. All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
People of Bayfield
Population Growth Over Time
The number of people living in Bayfield has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 227 | — | |
| 1920 | 267 | 17.6% | |
| 1930 | 277 | 3.7% | |
| 1940 | 372 | 34.3% | |
| 1950 | 335 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 322 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 320 | −0.6% | |
| 1980 | 724 | 126.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,090 | 50.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,549 | 42.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,333 | 50.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,838 | 21.6% | |
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Who Lives in Bayfield?
According to information from the year 2000, there were 1,549 people living in Bayfield. These people lived in 567 different homes. Many of these homes were families, with about 43% having children under 18. The average number of people in each home was about 2.71.
The population included people of different ages. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 35 years old. This means half the people were younger than 35 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Bayfield (Colorado) para niños
