Bent County, Colorado's estimated 2024 population is 5,923 with a growth rate of 4.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bent County, Colorado is the 48th largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 6,500 and has seen a growth of -8.88% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,133 | 242 | 3.51% |
| 2028 | 6,891 | 242 | 3.64% |
| 2027 | 6,649 | 242 | 3.78% |
| 2026 | 6,407 | 242 | 3.93% |
| 2025 | 6,165 | 242 | 4.09% |
| 2024 | 5,923 | 242 | 4.26% |
| 2023 | 5,681 | 242 | 4.45% |
| 2022 | 5,439 | 100 | 1.87% |
| 2021 | 5,339 | -134 | -2.45% |
| 2020 | 5,473 | -105 | -1.88% |
| 2019 | 5,578 | -215 | -3.71% |
| 2018 | 5,793 | -35 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 5,828 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2016 | 5,832 | -59 | -1% |
| 2015 | 5,891 | 70 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 5,821 | 62 | 1.08% |
| 2013 | 5,759 | -91 | -1.56% |
| 2012 | 5,850 | -574 | -8.94% |
| 2011 | 6,424 | -76 | -1.17% |
| 2010 | 6,500 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,048 | -897 | -15.09% |
| 1980 | 5,945 | -548 | -8.44% |
| 1970 | 6,493 | -926 | -12.48% |
| 1960 | 7,419 | -1,356 | -15.45% |
| 1950 | 8,775 | -878 | -9.1% |
| 1940 | 9,653 | 519 | 5.68% |
| 1930 | 9,134 | -571 | -5.88% |
| 1920 | 9,705 | 4,662 | 92.44% |
| 1910 | 5,043 | 1,994 | 65.4% |
| 1900 | 3,049 | 1,736 | 132.22% |
| 1890 | 1,313 | -341 | -20.62% |
| 1880 | 1,654 | 1,062 | 179.39% |
| 1870 | 592 | -6,541 | -91.7% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,960 | 71.21% |
| Two or more races | 734 | 13.2% |
| Other race | 403 | 7.25% |
| Black or African American | 269 | 4.84% |
| Native American | 173 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,808 | 2.3 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 815 | 3.17 | 76.6 | 23.4 |
| Non Family | 744 | 1.22 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
| Female | 199 | 2.55 | 30.7 | 69.3 |
| Male | 50 | 3 | 74 | 26 |
3
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 513 | 12.03% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 410 | 9.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 251 | 5.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,837 | 43.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 4.57% |
| Some College | 706 | 16.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,545 | 2,345 | 553 |
| Hispanic | 1,312 | 887 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 450 | 368 | 89 |
| Other Race | 273 | 113 | 4 |
| Black | 170 | 106 | 0 |
| Native American | 154 | 154 | 11 |
| Asian | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $32,781 | $33,597 | $26,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $103,269 | $60,893 | $103,878 |
| High School Graduate | $29,583 | $35,370 | $27,344 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,083 | $24,732 | $15,313 |
| Overall | $31,719 | $33,895 | $28,214 |
| Some College | $28,350 | $35,521 | $24,643 |
$31,719
Average Earnings
$33,895
Average Male
$28,214
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.72% of Bent County, Colorado residents speak only English, while 9.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,419 | 598 | 24.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,350 | 514 | 38.07% |
| Other | 319 | 126 | 39.5% |
| Multiple | 542 | 44 | 8.12% |
| Native | 124 | 31 | 25% |
27.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.58%
Male Poverty Rate
26.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bent County, Colorado is Other, with 39.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bent County, Colorado is Multiple, with 8.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.9% |
| Some College | 30.92% |
| High School | 21.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Employed | 10.84% |
| Female Employed | 8.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,500 | $67,437 |
| Households | $45,776 | $56,392 |
| Married Families | $68,867 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,750 | $36,845 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
342
Number of Veterans
314
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 8.26% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 3.92% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 8.14% |
| Native American | 18 | 11.25% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.5%
Labor Force Participation
35.4%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.8%
Born in Bent County, Colorado
96.35%
Native Born
3.65%
Foreign Born
3.07%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
96.35% of Bent County, Colorado residents were born in the United States, with 65.8% having been born in Colorado. 3.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.