Bent
Census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico
Bent is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Otero County, New Mexico, with 150 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,823 ft (1,775 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mescalero, 4.2 miles E.
- 150residents (2020 Census)
- 5,823 ftelevation · 1,775 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 24 / sq mipopulation density
- 88314ZIP code
About Bent
Bent is a census-designated place in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. Its population was 150 as of the 2020 census. Bent has a post office with ZIP code 88314. U.S. Route 70 passes through the community.
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Bent had 150 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 150 |
|---|---|
| Density | 24 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bent at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Otero County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 150 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.14 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,823 ft (1,775 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1425° N, 105.8724° W |
| ZIP code | 88314 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3506760 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bent
- Mescalero4.2 mi E
- Tularosa9.6 mi SW
- La Luz12.4 mi S
- High Rolls15.0 mi S
- Cloudcroft15.4 mi SE
- Ruidoso18.5 mi NE
- Alamogordo18.7 mi S
- Twin Forks19.3 mi SE
- Ruidoso Downs20.6 mi NE
- Boles Acres23.1 mi S
- Holloman AFB24.2 mi SW
- Mayhill27.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bent
What county is Bent in?
Bent is in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Bent, NM?
150 people lived in Bent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bent, NM?
The ZIP code of Bent is 88314.
What is the elevation of Bent?
5,823 feet (1,775 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bent?
Mescalero (4.2 mi), Tularosa (9.6 mi), La Luz (12.4 mi), High Rolls (15.0 mi), Cloudcroft (15.4 mi).
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