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Bent County, CO
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Bent County, Colorado.
Population
5,549
Land area
1,513sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Bent County
Bent County at a glance
- Bent County is 94% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,179, 47% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,900 (73% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,162 a month.
- Its largest cities are Las Animas (2,540), McClave (128) and Hasty (125).
Local data for Bent County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bent County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,179
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$1,162/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.7%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,181), German Americans (511), Irish Americans (394).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,145
1,172 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.67M
FY 2026, $8,614 per person
PPP loans
$5.48M
295 loans, 649 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.73K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bent County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bent County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
301
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 16°F
13.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bent County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bent County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bent County, CO?
- Las Animas is the largest city or town in Bent County, with about 2,540 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bent County?
- Bent County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 81044, 81054, 81057, 81092.
- What is the population of Bent County, CO?
- About 5,549 people live in Bent County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bent County?
- Bent County borders Otero County, Las Animas County, Prowers County, Baca County, Kiowa County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023