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Bent County

Colorado · 5,650 residents · 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 $38,083. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,500. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,650
−6%since 2000
from 5,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+13%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Bent County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,083
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,738
+16%since 2000
from $13,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(3,794)
Black3.5%(208)
Hispanic / Latino30.2%(1,814)
Asian0.5%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(3,609)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.7%(3,315)
Black4.5%(255)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(1,760)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other6.3%(355)
Diversity Score70.5%(3,985)
Segregation Score16.6%(938)
Diversity Score
71
+17%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 42.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bent County, Colorado?

Bent County, Colorado has about 5,650 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bent County, Colorado earns about $38,083 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 $82,500, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Bent County, Colorado?

About 15.1% 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 21.3% 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 602 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9667.02Census Tract 9667.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 81054ZIP 81092ZIP 81057ZIP 81044
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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