Economy & Jobs — Bent County, Colorado

Employment

Total Establishments55
Total Employees484
Avg Annual Employment1,178
Avg Annual Pay$48,755
Total Annual Wages$57,446,003
Annual Payroll (thousands)$25,111
Unemployment Rate5.5%

Income

Median Household Income$45,776
Poverty Rate27.1%
IRS Returns1,910
Total AGI (thousands)$87,221
Average AGI per Return$45,665

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$48,393,517
Per Capita$8,565
Population Basis5,650

Agriculture

Total Farms86
Land in Farms (acres)190,741
Avg Farm Size (acres)2,218
Year2,022