Bent County Summary

Life in Bent County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bent County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bent County:

  • The population in Bent County is 5,561.

  • The median home value in Bent County is $103,390.

  • The median income in Bent County is $45,776.

  • The median rent in Bent County is $778.

  • The unemployment rate in Bent County is 5.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Bent County is 27.1%.

  • The average high in Bent County is 76.7° and there are 26.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bent County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bent County

Las Animas, CO Population 2,421

Hasty, CO Population 92

Map Of Bent County

Bent County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Bent County is 76.7°.

  • There are 73.52 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 26.2 inches of rain each year with 6.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 7:18 hours of sun each day in Bent County.

StatBent County
Mean High76.7
Nice Days73.52
Rainfall26.2
Snowfall6.9
Sunny_hours7:18
76.7°
Average High
26.2
Inches of Rain

Bent County Demographics

Population over time in Bent County

The current population in Bent County is 5,561. The population has increased 1.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,861 3.2%
2021 5,677 -1.9%
2020 5,787 -

Gender in Bent County

  • Bent County is 37.9% female with 2,107 female residents.

  • Bent County is 62.1% male with 3,453 male residents.

Female
37.9% (2,107)
Male
62.1% (3,453)
Gender Bent County CO USA
Female 37.9% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 62.1% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Bent County

Bent County is:

  • 54.4% White with 3,023 White residents.

  • 4.2% African American with 231 African American residents.

  • 0.9% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 14 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 7.5% Two Or More with 415 Two Or More residents.

  • 32.8% Hispanic with 1,822 Hispanic residents.

White
54.4% (3,023)
African American
4.2% (231)
American Indian
0.9% (48)
Asian
0.3% (14)
Hawaiian
0.1% (8)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
7.5% (415)
Hispanic
32.8% (1,822)

Table: Bent County By Race

Race Bent County CO USA
White 54.4% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 4.2% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.9% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 7.5% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 32.8% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Bent County, Colorado

  • 4.9% of households in Bent County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.3% of households in Bent County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.9% of households in Bent County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Bent County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Bent County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.7% of households in Bent County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Bent County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Bent County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 1.7% of households in Bent County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 1.3% of households in Bent County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.9% (270)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.3% (572)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.9% (772)
$25,000 to $34,999
13.7% (759)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (630)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.7% (1,205)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (688)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.0% (498)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.7% (92)
$200,000 or more
1.3% (70)
Income Bent County CO USA
Less than $10,000 4.9% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.3% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.9% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 13.7% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.7% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.0% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.7% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 1.3% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bent County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Bent County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Bent County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Bent County completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Bent County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Bent County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Bent County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Bent County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bent County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Bent County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (222)
9-12th Grade
12% (667)
High School / GED
43% (2,391)
Some College
17% (945)
Associate's Degree
8% (444)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (556)
Master's Degree
5% (278)
Professional Degree
1% (55)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Bent County CO USA
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 4% 6%
High School / GED 43% 20% 26%
Some College 17% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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