Bent County, CO
CO · Presidential Elections 1880–2024
Bent County, CO (Colorado) voted R+38.9 for Donald Trump (Republican) in the 2024 presidential election, with Trump receiving 1,496 votes (68.34%) to 645 (29.47%) for Harris.
This represents a R+5.0% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. Bent County is classified as a deep Republican county. Bent County has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2000. The county has a population of approximately 5,549.
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Demographics
Community Profile
Religious Composition
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Source: Census ACSTop reported ancestry groups (compared to national average).
Age Distribution
Employment by Industry
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Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.5%(645) | 68.3%(1,496) | R+38.9 | R+5.0 |
| 2020 | 32.2%(732) | 66.1%(1,503) | R+33.9 | R+2.9 |
| 2016 | 30.6%(590) | 61.6%(1,188) | R+31.0 | R+17.6 |
| 2012 | 42.0%(815) | 55.4%(1,075) | R+13.4 | D+1.1 |
| 2008 | 41.6%(799) | 56.1%(1,077) | R+14.5 | D+11.2 |
| 2004 | 36.4%(785) | 62.1%(1,338) | R+25.7 | R+9.7 |
| 2000 | 39.9%(783) | 55.8%(1,096) | R+15.9 | R+21.8 |
| 1996 | 47.6%(1,046) | 41.7%(917) | D+5.9 | R+4.1 |
| 1992 | 43.6%(985) | 33.6%(759) | D+10.0 | D+7.4 |
| 1988 | 50.2%(1,088) | 47.6%(1,032) | D+2.6 | D+23.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Presidential Margin Trend
Bent County, CO • 1880–2024
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 32.1%(503) | 60.6%(949) | R+28.5 | R+24.7 |
| 2008 | 45.5%(861) | 49.3%(932) | R+3.8 | D+8.6 |
| 2002 | 41.3%(777) | 53.6%(1,009) | R+12.3 | R+1.3 |
| 1996 | 43.5%(970) | 54.5%(1,215) | R+11.0 | D+1.9 |
| 1990 | 42.8%(740) | 55.7%(963) | R+12.9 | D+8.7 |
| 1984 | 38.6%(822) | 60.3%(1,283) | R+21.7 | R+9.7 |
| 1978 | 43.6%(865) | 55.5%(1,101) | R+11.9 | R+20.4 |
| 1972 | 53.3%(1,309) | 44.8%(1,100) | D+8.5 | R+14.4 |
| 1966 | 61.4%(1,623) | 38.6%(1,019) | D+22.9 | D+29.7 |
| 1960 | 46.4%(1,420) | 53.2%(1,628) | R+6.8 | R+4.9 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 34.3%(627) | 59.6%(1,091) | R+25.4 | R+1.0 |
| 2018 | 34.1%(638) | 58.5%(1,094) | R+24.4 | D+0.2 |
| 2014 | 34.7%(548) | 59.3%(937) | R+24.6 | R+51.2 |
| 2010 | 46.1%(743) | 19.5%(314) | D+26.6 | D+10.9 |
| 2006 | 56.6%(910) | 40.9%(657) | D+15.7 | D+48.7 |
| 2002 | 32.7%(630) | 65.7%(1,266) | R+33.0 | R+26.5 |
| 1998 | 46.0%(907) | 52.5%(1,036) | R+6.5 | R+16.7 |
| 1994 | 53.7%(1,154) | 43.5%(935) | D+10.2 | R+28.3 |
| 1990 | 68.2%(1,143) | 29.7%(498) | D+38.5 | D+15.4 |
| 1986 | 61.3%(1,190) | 38.2%(741) | D+23.1 | R+4.1 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab