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Bent County

Colorado · 5,716 residents (2025 est.) · 1,512.847 sq mi
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Bent County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,179. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $146,900. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,549
−7%since 2000
from 5,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−9%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,716 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Bent County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(187)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(318)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.9%(219)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(224)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(312)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.4%(1,020)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.8%(877)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.9%(658)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(686)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.8%(600)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.6%(308)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(140)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,179
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,556
+66%since 2000
from $13,567 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+7%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,162
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+53%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bent County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(3,794)
Black3.5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,814)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(2,981)
Black3.2%(179)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(1,801)
Asian0.9%(52)
Other9.7%(536)
Diversity Score
74
+6%since 2009
from 70 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
20
+18%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican21.3%(1,181)
Spaniard0.3%(19)
Puerto Rican0.2%(11)
Asian origin
Filipino0.1%(6)
Vietnamese0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.2%(9)
Ancestry
German9.2%(511)
English7.7%(429)
Irish7.1%(394)
American5.2%(287)
Scottish3.6%(201)
Italian2.4%(132)
Swedish1.6%(87)
Norwegian1.5%(82)
Nigerian0.6%(36)
French0.6%(33)
Russian0.6%(32)
+ 12 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.5%(28)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(22)
Arab0.2%(13)
Austrian0.2%(13)
British0.2%(13)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
Welsh0.1%(8)
Danish0.1%(6)
Croatian0.1%(4)
Polish0%(2)
Slovak0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
37.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 26.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 12.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married42.9%(1,345)
Married40.9%(1,281)
Widowed2.2%(69)
Divorced14%(437)
Women 15+
Never married21.6%(366)
Married49.9%(845)
Widowed12.7%(215)
Divorced15.8%(267)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bent County, Colorado?

Bent County, Colorado has about 5,549 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bent County, Colorado?

The typical household in Bent County, Colorado earns about $50,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bent County, Colorado expensive?

In Bent County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $146,900, and the typical rent is about $1,162 a month.

How educated are people in Bent County, Colorado?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bent County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bent County, Colorado?

About 28.4% of people in Bent County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bent County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Bent County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 501 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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