Bent County, Colorado
Total Population: 5,524
County Seat: Las Animas
Median Home Value
$137,900
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$49,194
Across all households
Median Age
41.7 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
16.2%
65 Years and Over
18.8%
Male
62.2%
Female
37.8%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.1%
No Health Insurance
8.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
14.2%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$49,194
Mean Household Income
$58,522
Per Capita Income
$20,360
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
58.2%
SNAP / Food Stamps
23.4%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$137,900
Median Rent
$854/mo
Total Housing Units
2,163
Owner-Occupied
66.1%
Renter-Occupied
33.9%
Vacancy Rate
13.3%
Married Couple Households
42.1%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.0%
Male Householder, No Partner
20.1%
Female Householder, No Partner
30.7%
Average Household Size
2.21
Broadband Internet Access
83.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08011.