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CITY · 2010 ACS

Bent

New Mexico · 119 residents · 6.136 sq mi
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Bent has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,604. Population has fallen 22% since 2011, a loss of 33 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $102,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

119
−22%vs 2011
vs 152 in 2011
2010 – 2024
19 / sq mi
−22%vs 2011
vs 25 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
48.5
−29%vs 2011
vs 68.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,604
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,265 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2014
$22,422
−20%vs 2011
vs $27,903 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−14.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.286
−15%vs 2011
vs 0.336 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade53.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$102,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $108,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2015
33.9%
−66.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
7.1% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
−17.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.9% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
2.1
−12%vs 2011
vs 2.4 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.4%(81)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.5%(70)
58
+9%vs 2011
vs 53 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
−24.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
21.4%
+21.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

57.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.9% in 2011
42.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
9.2%
−9.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
39.5%
+16.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bent, New Mexico?

Bent, New Mexico has about 119 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bent, New Mexico?

The typical household in Bent, New Mexico earns about $47,604 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bent, New Mexico expensive?

In Bent, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $102,000.

How educated are people in Bent, New Mexico?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bent, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bent, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of people in Bent, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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