Bent County GIS Maps
Bent County, Colorado, has 5,650 residents and covers 1,512.9 square miles. The population declined 13.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Bent County is 08011.
Las Animas is the county's largest population center. Bent County also includes 4 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Bent County Trends
- Population
- 5,650▾
- Median Home Value
- $137,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,407▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Bent County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Bent County Population
Bent County had 5,650 residents in 2020. That was 13.1% lower than in 2010. Bent County had 348 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 4 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Las Animas, Wiley and Mc Clave.
Population Trend in Bent County CO
Bent County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Bent County Zip Codes
Bent County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Las Animas (81054), Wiley (81092) and Mc Clave (81057). Las Animas is the largest zip by population, with about 4,823 residents or 85% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 107% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Bent County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81054 | Las Animas | 4,823 | ▾ -6.1% |
| 81092 | Wiley | 866 | ▴ 0.1% |
| 81057 | Mc Clave | 355 | ▾ -15.1% |
| 81044 | Hasty | 273 | ▴ 21.9% |
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Bent County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Bent County Demographics
Bent County has a median age of 41.7, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 16.2% of residents are under 18, while 18.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 39.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 14.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Bent County CO
Median Age
41.7
Under 18
16.2%
Age 65+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
14.2%
Bent County School Districts
Bent County is served by 3 public school districts with 1,407 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Las Animas RE-1, Wiley RE-13-JT and McClave RE-2. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Bent County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Animas School District RE-1 | 906 | 64.4% | ▾ -5.2% |
| Wiley School District RE-13-JT | 270 | 19.2% | ▴ 1.5% |
| McClave School District RE-2 | 231 | 16.4% | — 0% |
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Bent County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Bent County Housing & Real Estate
Bent County has a median home value of $137,900 and a median gross rent of $854. About 66% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $199,750 and homes spent about 115 days on the market.
Bent County Housing Mix
Bent County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Bent County Housing Trends
Bent County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Bent County, CO
Bent County has 147 business listings across 100 categories. The largest categories in Bent County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (8, 5.4%), Convenience Stores (4, 2.7%), and Community & Nonprofits (4, 2.7%). The full Bent County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Bent County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Bent County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 8 | 5.4% |
| Convenience Stores | 4 | 2.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 4 | 2.7% |
| Cannabis Dispensary | 3 | 2.0% |
| Discount Store | 3 | 2.0% |
| Post Offices | 3 | 2.0% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 3 | 2.0% |
| Lake | 3 | 2.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 3 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 3 | 2.0% |
Bent County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Resada | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Las Animas |
| Bent Fort Inn | Accommodation | Las Animas |
| Las Animas Airport | Airport | Las Animas |
| Bent County Ambulance Station | Ambulance And Ems Services | Las Animas |
| D Q Chill & Grill | American Restaurants | Las Animas |
| Old Trail Gallery | Art Gallery | Las Animas |
| Las Animas Football Field | Attractions And Activities | Las Animas |
| Carquest Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Las Animas |
| M&J Customs | Auto Repair | Las Animas |
| McClave State Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | McClave |
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Bent County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Bent County Basemaps
Bent County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Bent County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Bent County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.