Bent, CO County is a small community located in Colorado. It has a population of 5,861 people and a population density of 3.54 people per square mile which is much lower than the US Population Density of 93.29 people per square mile. The area offers many attractions such as nearby local businesses like Bent Valley Market for groceries, Bent County Historical Museum to learn about local history, and Eagle Feather Trading Post for Native American crafts and jewelry. For outdoor recreation year-round there are several lakes and rivers for fishing or kayaking, campgrounds with hiking trails, and open space areas perfect for biking or bird watching. Demographic organizations are also available in the county including One-n-Ten Inc., which provides support services for LGBTQ youth, as well as local sporting events like the Bent County High School Bulldogs’ football games each fall.
The population in Bent County is 5,861. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bent County is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bent County is 2.1, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bent County
- 40.2% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 29.0% are married with children
- 17.1% have children, but are single
Race in Bent County
- 60.8% are White
- 6.1% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 32.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander