Bent, New Mexico facts for kids
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Bent, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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 Bent, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.14 sq mi (15.90 km2) |
| • Land | 6.14 sq mi (15.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,001 ft (1,829 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 24.45/sq mi (9.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
88314
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584054 |
Bent is a small community located in Otero County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
In 2010, about 119 people lived in Bent. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 150 residents. Bent has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 88314. A major road, U.S. Route 70, goes right through the community.
History of Bent
The community of Bent got its name from George Bent, who was a local businessperson involved in mining. The post office in Bent has been open since 1906.
Population in Bent
The population of Bent has changed a bit over the years.
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| 2020 | 150 | — | |
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- In 2010, there were 119 people living in Bent.
- By 2020, the population had increased to 150 people.
Education in Bent
Students living in Bent attend schools that are part of the Tularosa Municipal Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: Bent (Nuevo México) para niños
