Bent County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,549 | — | #2,848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,179 | -33.2% | #2,761 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,910 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $146,900 | -47.9% | #2,300 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,162 | -0.1% | #602 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.4% | +125.1% | #3,065 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bent County has a population of 5,549, making it the #2,848 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bent County is $50,179, ranking #2,761 out of 3,222 counties — 33.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.4% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Bent County is $146,900 (-47.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,162/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.2%.
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92.6% of residents in Bent County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Bent County, Colorado
Bent County, Colorado has a total population of 5,549, making it the 2,848th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bent County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bent County is $50,179, which ranks #2,761 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Bent County is $146,900, 47.9% below the national median. Renters in Bent County pay a median gross rent of $1,162 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bent County, 15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Bent County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.5%) and Two or More Races (8.4%).
All data for Bent County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.