Bent County, Colorado

Total Population: 5,524

County Seat: Las Animas

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)54.7%
Hispanic or Latino32.2%
Two or More Races7.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.2%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.