Bent County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bent County is located in Colorado with a total population of 5,524. It is the 50th most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bent County is 41.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bent County is $49,194. This is 47% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 31.7%. This is 238% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $137,900. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $502,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Bent County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bent County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.2%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

14.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.