Bent County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bent County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08011
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 011
Geography
- Land Area
- 1512.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 28.24 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1541.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.931891
- Longitude
- -103.077584
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,439
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,544
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,697 | 68.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,735 | 31.9% |
| White | 3,174 | 58.4% |
| Black | 178 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,186 | 70.1% |
| Hispanic | 1,363 | 30.0% |
| White | 2,698 | 59.4% |
| Black | 265 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 198 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,549
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,810
- Poverty Rate
- 22.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,234
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,737 | 67.3% |
| Black | 179 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,735
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 575 | 21.0% |
| Republican | 975 | 35.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,129 | 41.3% |
| Other | 9 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,384 | 50.6% |
| Female | 1,351 | 49.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,820 | 66.5% |
| Hispanic | 696 | 25.4% |
| Black | 9 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,749
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,258 | 69.1% |
| Hispanic | 360 | 51.7% |
| Black | 3 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 58.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 866 | 62.6% |
| Female | 883 | 65.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,024 (23.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 674 (15.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 2,174
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $161,135
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,217
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.9%
- Work From Home
- 5.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.