Market insights · Colorado
Bent County, CO: growth, migration and housing
Bent County has 5,716 residents, up 4.5% since 2020 (-0.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 147 households moved in and 95 moved out (+52 net), bringing in a net $0.5M of income. Median household income is $50,179, the median home $146,900 and median rent $1,162 a month.
In Colorado: 18th of 64 counties for 5-year population growth · 4th of 60 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 59th of 64 counties for median household income · 62nd of 64 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Bent County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Otero County, CO | 29 | $1.5M |
| Prowers County, CO | 20 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Bent County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Otero County, CO | 29 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.