Bent County, Colorado

The median household income in Bent County, Colorado is $49,194, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Bent County is $20,360, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $49,194.

Bent County's median household income of $49,194 is lower than the Colorado state average of $74,792. The per capita income is $20,360, compared to the state average of $43,584.

The per capita income in Bent County, Colorado is $20,360, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Bent County's median household income of $49,194 is below the Colorado average of $74,792. The per capita income of $20,360 is also lower than the state average of $43,584. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Bent County ranks #59 out of 64 counties in Colorado by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $49,194 and per capita income of $20,360, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.