Bent County's 2026 population is estimated at 5,913, reflecting a 1.15% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Bent County is the 48th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 6,500 and has grown -9.03% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 38.5 years
There are 4,660 adults, (1,048 of whom are seniors) in Bent County.
Female: 2,069 (37.3%)
Male: 3,480 (62.7%)
The racial composition of Bent County includes 67.35% White, 10.42% other race, 3.23% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,737 | 67.35% |
| Two or more races | 866 | 15.61% |
| Other race | 578 | 10.42% |
| Black or African American | 179 | 3.23% |
| Native American | 128 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.94% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.16% |
Bent County 's average per capita income is $35,049. Household income levels show a median of $50,179. The poverty rate stands at 28.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,917 | - |
| Families | $63,603 | $71,936 |
| Households | $50,179 | $62,883 |
| Non Families | $31,577 | $44,958 |
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