Economy & Jobs — Bent County, Colorado
Employment
| Total Establishments | 55 |
| Total Employees | 484 |
| Avg Annual Employment | 1,178 |
| Avg Annual Pay | $48,755 |
| Total Annual Wages | $57,446,003 |
| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $25,111 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
Income
| Median Household Income | $45,776 |
| Poverty Rate | 27.1% |
| IRS Returns | 1,910 |
| Total AGI (thousands) | $87,221 |
| Average AGI per Return | $45,665 |
Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $48,393,517 |
| Per Capita | $8,565 |
| Population Basis | 5,650 |
Agriculture
| Total Farms | 86 |
| Land in Farms (acres) | 190,741 |
| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 2,218 |
| Year | 2,022 |