As Colorado experienced population growth following the American Civil War, government had to be closer to the people for commerce and justice to be better served in growing communities. Territorial Bent County was created in February 1870, followed by Greenwood County the following month. The June 1, 1870, Federal Census was several months away and there were plans to apply for statehood. On February 2, 1874, Grand County and Elbert County were formed. On February 6, 1874, Greenwood County was dissolved and divided between Bent and Elbert counties. At the time of this annexation, Bent County included a large portion of southeastern Colorado. In 1889, Bent County acquired its current borders when it was partitioned to create Cheyenne, Lincoln, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers counties.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,541 square miles (3,990 km2), of which 1,513 square miles (3,920 km2) is land and 28 square miles (73 km2) (1.8%) is water.[3]
U.S. Decennial Census[4] 1790-1960[5] 1900-1990[6] 1990-2000[7] 2010-2020[1]
At the 2000 census, there were 5,998 people, 2,003 households, and 1,388 families in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (2/km2). There were 2,366 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 79.53% White, 3.65% Black or African American, 2.23% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 10.25% from other races, and 3.77% from two or more races. 30.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 2,003 households 32.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.50% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 27.20% of households were one person and 12.20% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07.
The age distribution was 23.80% under the age of 18, 9.30% from 18 to 24, 29.20% from 25 to 44, 21.80% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 129.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.70 males.
The median household income was $28,125 and the median family income was $34,096. Males had a median income of $22,755 versus $24,261 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,567. About 16.60% of families and 19.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.40% of those under age 18 and 13.00% of those age 65 or over.
Politics
Bent is a strongly Republican county, although it is less so than the counties to its east. The last Democrat to carry Bent County was Bill Clinton in 1996, although Michael Dukakis in 1988 was the last to gain a majority.
United States presidential election results for Bent County, Colorado[8]
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^. National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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^. United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2014.
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Bent County is a county located in the U S state of Colorado As of the 2020 census the population was 5 650 1 The county seat and only incorporated municipality is Las Animas 2 The county is named in honor of frontier trader William Bent Bent CountyU S countyBent County Courthouse in Las AnimasLocation within the U S state of ColoradoColorado s location within the U S Coordinates 37 57 N 103 05 W 37 95 N 103 08 W 37 95 103 08Country United StatesState ColoradoFoundedFebruary 6 1874Named forWilliam BentSeatLas AnimasLargest cityLas AnimasArea Total1 541 sq mi 3 990 km2 Land1 513 sq mi 3 920 km2 Water28 sq mi 70 km2 1 8 Population Estimate 2020 5 650 1 Density3 7 sq mi 1 4 km2 Time zoneUTC 7 Mountain Summer DST UTC 6 MDT Congressional district4thWebsitewww wbr bentcounty wbr net Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Adjacent counties 2 2 Major Highways 2 3 State protected area 2 4 Trails and byway 3 Demographics 4 Politics 5 Communities 5 1 Cities 5 2 Census designated place 5 3 Other unincorporated places 6 Gallery 7 See also 8 References 9 Notes 10 External linksHistory EditAs Colorado experienced population growth following the American Civil War government had to be closer to the people for commerce and justice to be better served in growing communities Territorial Bent County was created in February 1870 followed by Greenwood County the following month The June 1 1870 Federal Census was several months away and there were plans to apply for statehood On February 2 1874 Grand County and Elbert County were formed On February 6 1874 Greenwood County was dissolved and divided between Bent and Elbert counties At the time of this annexation Bent County included a large portion of southeastern Colorado In 1889 Bent County acquired its current borders when it was partitioned to create Cheyenne Lincoln Kiowa Otero and Prowers counties Geography EditAccording to the U S Census Bureau the county has a total area of 1 541 square miles 3 990 km2 of which 1 513 square miles 3 920 km2 is land and 28 square miles 73 km2 1 8 is water 3 Adjacent counties Edit Kiowa County north Prowers County east Baca County southeast Las Animas County southwest Otero County westMajor Highways Edit U S Highway 50 State Highway 101 State Highway 109 State Highway 194 State Highway 196State protected area Edit John Martin Reservoir State ParkTrails and byway Edit American Discovery Trail Santa Fe National Historic Trail Santa Fe Trail National Scenic BywayDemographics EditHistorical populationCensus Pop 1870592 18801 654179 4 18901 313 20 6 19003 049132 2 19105 04365 4 19209 70592 4 19309 134 5 9 19409 6535 7 19508 775 9 1 19607 419 15 5 19706 493 12 5 19805 945 8 4 19905 048 15 1 20005 99818 8 20106 4998 4 20205 650 13 1 U S Decennial Census 4 1790 1960 5 1900 1990 6 1990 2000 7 2010 2020 1 At the 2000 census there were 5 998 people 2 003 households and 1 388 families in the county The population density was 4 people per square mile 2 km2 There were 2 366 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile 1 km2 The racial makeup of the county was 79 53 White 3 65 Black or African American 2 23 Native American 0 57 Asian 10 25 from other races and 3 77 from two or more races 30 24 of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race Of the 2 003 households 32 50 had children under the age of 18 living with them 53 50 were married couples living together 11 40 had a female householder with no husband present and 30 70 were non families 27 20 of households were one person and 12 20 were one person aged 65 or older The average household size was 2 53 and the average family size was 3 07 The age distribution was 23 80 under the age of 18 9 30 from 18 to 24 29 20 from 25 to 44 21 80 from 45 to 64 and 15 90 65 or older The median age was 37 years For every 100 females there were 129 00 males For every 100 females age 18 and over there were 138 70 males The median household income was 28 125 and the median family income was 34 096 Males had a median income of 22 755 versus 24 261 for females The per capita income for the county was 13 567 About 16 60 of families and 19 50 of the population were below the poverty line including 27 40 of those under age 18 and 13 00 of those age 65 or over Politics EditBent is a strongly Republican county although it is less so than the counties to its east The last Democrat to carry Bent County was Bill Clinton in 1996 although Michael Dukakis in 1988 was the last to gain a majority United States presidential election results for Bent County Colorado 8 Year Republican Democratic Third partyNo No No 2020 1 503 66 09 732 32 19 39 1 72 2016 1 188 61 65 590 30 62 149 7 73 2012 1 075 55 36 815 41 97 52 2 68 2008 1 077 56 09 799 41 61 44 2 29 2004 1 338 62 09 785 36 43 32 1 48 2000 1 096 55 83 783 39 89 84 4 28 1996 917 41 70 1 046 47 57 236 10 73 1992 759 33 63 985 43 64 513 22 73 1988 1 032 47 62 1 088 50 21 47 2 17 1984 1 314 59 75 859 39 06 26 1 18 1980 1 206 51 76 894 38 37 230 9 87 1976 1 156 46 61 1 268 51 13 56 2 26 1972 1 525 64 29 787 33 18 60 2 53 1968 1 228 47 47 1 126 43 53 233 9 01 1964 937 34 76 1 737 64 43 22 0 82 1960 1 228 42 29 1 671 57 54 5 0 17 1956 1 718 57 25 1 283 42 75 0 0 00 1952 1 950 59 40 1 317 40 12 16 0 49 1948 1 296 43 43 1 658 55 56 30 1 01 1944 1 556 51 51 1 456 48 20 9 0 30 1940 1 899 51 67 1 759 47 86 17 0 46 1936 1 299 40 84 1 821 57 25 61 1 92 1932 1 327 39 58 1 948 58 10 78 2 33 1928 1 957 72 13 741 27 31 15 0 55 1924 1 511 54 14 804 28 81 476 17 05 1920 1 584 60 67 937 35 89 90 3 45 1916 833 34 80 1 473 61 53 88 3 68 1912 420 21 76 730 37 82 780 40 41 Communities EditCities Edit Las AnimasCensus designated place Edit Hasty McClaveOther unincorporated places Edit Able Boggsville Caddoa Fort Lyon Marlman Melina NinaviewGallery Edit Bent County Democrat newspaper in Las Animas Bent County rodeo arenaSee also Edit Geography portal North America portal United States portal Colorado portalOutline of Colorado Index of Colorado related articles Colorado census statistical areas George W Swink retailer and cattleman Greenwood County Colorado Territory List of counties in Colorado National Register of Historic Places listings in Bent County ColoradoReferences Edit a b c U S Census Bureau QuickFacts U S Census Bureau Retrieved September 4 2021 Find a County National Association of Counties Archived from the original on May 31 2011 Retrieved June 7 2011 US Gazetteer files 2010 2000 and 1990 United States Census Bureau February 12 2011 Retrieved April 23 2011 U S Decennial Census United States Census Bureau Archived from the original on April 26 2015 Retrieved June 7 2014 Historical Census Browser University of Virginia Library Retrieved June 7 2014 Population of Counties by Decennial Census 1900 to 1990 United States Census Bureau Retrieved June 7 2014 Census 2000 PHC T 4 Ranking Tables for Counties 1990 and 2000 PDF United States Census Bureau Archived PDF from the original on March 27 2010 Retrieved June 7 2014 Leip David Dave Leip s Atlas of U S Presidential Elections uselectionatlas org Retrieved May 26 2017 Notes EditExternal links EditBent County Government website Colorado County Evolution by Don Stanwyck Colorado Historical Society Coordinates 37 57 N 103 05 W 37 95 N 103 08 W 37 95 103 08 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bent County Colorado amp oldid 1127129679, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
