2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,524
Bent County is a small rural county in Colorado with a population of 5,524. The median household income is $49,194, 24% below the national average. The poverty rate is 31.7%, median home value is $137,900, and 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 41% below the national average.
Population
5,524
2023 estimate
Rank #2852 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$49,194
Household
Rank #2737 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$137,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2220 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
14.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2869 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
37.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
34% below Colorado avg·24% below national avg
Poverty Rate
163% below Colorado avg·112% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
42% below Colorado avg·39% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$20,360
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
31.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
35.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
65% below Colorado avg·34% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
32% below Colorado avg·8% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% below Colorado avg·9% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% below Colorado avg·35% below national avg
Housing Units
2,163
Households
1,875
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,139
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
61% below Colorado avg·41% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
12% below Colorado avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.5%
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