Bent County, CO Population by Race & Ethnicity

Racial distribution of Bent County population: 71.21% are white, 4.84% are Black or African American, 3.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are Asian, 0.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.25% are some other race and 13.20% are multiracial.
Updated Jul 15, 2024

FIGURE 1

Bent County, CO population by race.

The largest racial group in Bent County is White with a population of 3,960 (71.21% of the total population).

Bent County, CO population by race

The table below shows Bent County's population by race.

Race Population % of Total Population
White 3,960 71.21%
Black or African American 269 4.84%
American Indian and Alaska Native 173 3.11%
Asian 14 0.25%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 8 0.14%
Some other race 403 7.25%
Two or more races (multiracial) 734 13.20%
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Bent County population by race

Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Bent County has a population in all of the race categories.

This confirms that Bent County's population has become increasingly diverse.

The percent distribution of Bent County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.21% are white, 4.84% are Black or African American, 3.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are Asian, 0.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.25% are some other race and 13.20% are multiracial.

FIGURE 1

Bent County, CO population by race.

The largest racial group in Bent County is White with a population of 3,960 (71.21% of the total population).

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Bent County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.

As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:

1. The largest racial group in Bent County is White with a population of 3,960 (71.21% of the total population).

2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 734 (13.20% of the total population).

Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bent County, CO

By ethnicity, 1,822 (32.76% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,739 (67.24% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bent County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,023 (80.85% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

FIGURE 2

Bent County, CO Non-Hispanic population by race

All percentages shown below are, % of Bent County's Non-Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Bent County Non-Hispanic population by race

The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories

Race Population % of Total Non-Hispanic Population
White alone 3,023 80.85%
Black or African American alone 231 6.18%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 48 1.28%
Asian alone 14 0.37%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 8 0.21%
Some other race alone 0 0.00%
Two or more races (multiracial) 415 11.10%
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Among the Hispanic population in Bent County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,098 (60.26% of the total Hispanic population).

FIGURE 3

Bent County, CO Hispanic or Latino population

All percentages shown below are, % of Bent County's Hispanic population.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Bent County Hispanic or Latino population

The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries

Origin Population % of Total Hispanic Population
Mexican 1,098 60.26%
Puerto Rican 0 0.00%
Cuban 0 0.00%
Other Hispanic or Latino 724 39.74%
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Things to know

What percentage of Bent County, CO is Hispanic?

As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 32.76% of Bent County population is Hispanic.

Among the Hispanic population in Bent County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,098 (60.26% of the total Hispanic population).

How many Black people does Bent County, CO have?

Bent County, CO has 269 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.84% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bent County is Black.

What is the largest minority group in Bent County, CO?

With 67.24% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bent County.

That being said, with a 7.25% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Bent County.

What is the majority race in Bent County, CO?

With a population of 3,960 (71.21% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bent County.

Some other races are second largest race in Bent County, with 7.25% of the total population.

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Notes

The analysis presented in this article is based on estimates derived from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. While these figures offer valuable insights, they are subject to a margin of error. It is advisable to exercise caution and consider the potential margin of error when interpreting and utilizing this data.

Datasets

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2024
Bent County, CO Population Breakdown By Race (Excluding Ethnicity) Dataset: Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Bent County by race. It includes the population of Bent County across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Bent County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Bent County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 71.21% are white, 4.84% are Black or African American, 3.11% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.25% are Asian, 0.14% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.25% are some other race and 13.20% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Bent County
  • Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Bent County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Bent County total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bent County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Bent County, CO Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown By Race Dataset: Non-Hispanic Population Counts and Percentages for 7 Racial Categories as Identified by the US Census Bureau // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Bent County by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Bent County across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Bent County across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bent County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,023 (80.85% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

  • White
  • Black or African American
  • American Indian and Alaska Native
  • Asian
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
  • Some other race
  • Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

  • Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Bent County
  • Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Bent County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Bent County total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bent County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Bent County, CO Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Ancestries Dataset : Detailed Breakdown of Hispanic or Latino Origins // 2024 Edition
Last updated July 7, 2024
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2018-2022
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Bent County Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Bent County, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Bent County.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Bent County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 1,098 (60.26% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

  • Mexican
  • Puerto Rican
  • Cuban
  • Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

  • Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Bent County
  • Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Bent County is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Bent County total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Bent County Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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