Demographics & People — Bayard, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 399 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
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| Median Age | 40.7 |
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| Total Households | 178 |
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| Family Households | 102 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1018 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 375 |
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| Black or African American | 10 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 123 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 101 |
| English | 44 |
| Other groups | 41 |
| American | 39 |
| Irish | 36 |
| French (except Basque) | 20 |
| European | 19 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| Danish | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 378 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 385 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 34 |
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| Population 18+ | 267 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Bayard, Iowa.
