Bent County
County in Colorado
Bent County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,650. The county seat and only incorporated municipality is Las Animas. The county is named in honor of frontier trader William Bent. Wikipedia
Cities: Las Animas and McClave
Population: 5,399 (2022)
Area: 1,541 mi²
Named for: William Bent
Seat: Las Animas