Bell County, TX

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Bell County Overview

372,821
TOTAL POPULATION
186,259
MALE POPULATION
186,562
FEMALE POPULATION
99.84
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,822
PER CAPITA INCOME
$75,314
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,858
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,712
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
184,576
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bell County Area Codes

Race in Bell County

The most populous races in Bell County are White / Caucasian (203,119 | 54.5%), Hispanic or Latino (97,612 | 26.2%), and Black / African American (88,937 | 23.9%).
Race in Bell County
Race# Population% Population
Asian10,8012.9%
Black / African American88,93723.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific2,5660.7%
Hispanic or Latino97,61226.2%
Native / Alaskan2,2120.6%
White / Caucasian203,11954.5%
Two or more Races44,66612.0%
Some other Race20,5205.5%
Total372,821100.0%

Ancestry in Bell County

The most populous ancestries reported in Bell County are Mexican (64,484 | 17.3%), German (39,139 | 10.5%), American (27,026 | 7.2%), Irish (24,997 | 6.7%), and English (23,848 | 6.4%), together accounting for 48.1% of all Bell County residents.
Ancestry in Bell County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2,2610.6%
Alaska Native290.0%
Albanian1310.0%
Aleut440.0%
American27,0267.2%
Apache1950.1%
Arab1,9580.5%
Argentinean2590.1%
Armenian640.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac420.0%
Australian1470.0%
Austrian3160.1%
Bahamian1140.0%
Bangladeshi450.0%
Barbadian1410.0%
Basque430.0%
Belgian680.0%
Belizean480.0%
Bermudan110.0%
Bhutanese1,6650.4%
Blackfeet4350.1%
Bolivian1540.0%
Brazilian4890.1%
British2,8610.8%
British West Indian890.0%
Bulgarian130.0%
Burmese4,6891.3%
Cajun370.0%
Canadian4530.1%
Cape Verdean200.0%
Celtic260.0%
Central American5,1231.4%
Central American Indian1,0600.3%
Cherokee1,6020.4%
Cheyenne60.0%
Chickasaw1760.1%
Chilean240.0%
Chinese300.0%
Chippewa990.0%
Choctaw5190.1%
Colombian7570.2%
Comanche310.0%
Costa Rican390.0%
Creek670.0%
Croatian1770.1%
Crow1280.0%
Cuban6600.2%
Cypriot50.0%
Czech5,1351.4%
Czechoslovakian3350.1%
Danish7380.2%
Dominican1,8650.5%
Dutch3,0320.8%
Dutch West Indian700.0%
Eastern European2380.1%
Ecuadorian1450.0%
Egyptian940.0%
English23,8486.4%
Estonian60.0%
Ethiopian120.0%
European6,2011.7%
Filipino1820.1%
Finnish1980.1%
French6,1701.7%
French Canadian5480.2%
German39,13910.5%
German Russian120.0%
Ghanaian4140.1%
Greek5220.1%
Guamanian / Chamorro1,3590.4%
Guatemalan1,9400.5%
Guyanese250.0%
Haitian3290.1%
Honduran3430.1%
Hopi50.0%
Houma80.0%
Hungarian6090.2%
Indian (Asian)1,5020.4%
Indonesian530.0%
Inupiat540.0%
Iranian720.0%
Iraqi700.0%
Irish24,9976.7%
Iroquois740.0%
Israeli940.0%
Italian7,7882.1%
Jamaican2,0540.5%
Japanese3890.1%
Jordanian2520.1%
Kenyan930.0%
Korean4,0341.1%
Laotian600.0%
Latvian440.0%
Lebanese5490.2%
Liberian1020.0%
Lithuanian560.0%
Lumbee140.0%
Malaysian2140.1%
Marshallese530.0%
Mexican64,48417.3%
Mexican American Indian1,0900.3%
Moroccan170.0%
Native Hawaiian1,4710.4%
Navajo2660.1%
Nicaraguan2540.1%
Nigerian1,0830.3%
Northern European2860.1%
Norwegian2,5270.7%
Ottawa240.0%
Pakistani5270.1%
Palestinian1690.1%
Panamanian1,2940.4%
Pennsylvania German30.0%
Peruvian5390.1%
Polish3,6561.0%
Portuguese1,0170.3%
Potawatomi140.0%
Pueblo3280.1%
Puerto Rican18,9055.1%
Romanian960.0%
Russian1,1610.3%
Salvadoran1,2360.3%
Samoan7800.2%
Scandinavian7810.2%
Scotch-Irish2,5560.7%
Scottish4,4041.2%
Seminole170.0%
Senegalese140.0%
Serbian2490.1%
Sierra Leonean240.0%
Sioux970.0%
Slavic270.0%
Slovak1220.0%
Slovene790.0%
South African110.0%
South American1,9980.5%
Soviet Union120.0%
Spaniard1,9100.5%
Spanish4730.1%
Spanish American2780.1%
Spanish American Indian220.0%
Sri Lankan1,7340.5%
Subsaharan African4,5371.2%
Sudanese60.0%
Swedish1,3380.4%
Swiss7680.2%
Syrian1350.0%
Thai1,6660.4%
Tlingit-Haida230.0%
Tohono O'Odham130.0%
Tongan100.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2480.1%
Turkish1770.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander880.0%
Ukrainian2760.1%
Venezuelan1130.0%
Vietnamese30.0%
Welsh1,5400.4%
West Indian2990.1%
Yugoslavian1010.0%
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Immigrants in Bell County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Bell County came from Latin America (15,805 | 4.2%), Central America (12,637 | 3.4%), Mexico (9,988 | 2.7%), Asia (8,513 | 2.3%), and Europe (3,715 | 1.0%), together accounting for 13.6% of all Bell County residents.
Immigrants in Bell County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,8230.5%
Albania340.0%
Argentina220.0%
Armenia50.0%
Asia8,5132.3%
Australia220.0%
Austria30.0%
Bahamas740.0%
Bangladesh30.0%
Barbados100.0%
Belarus110.0%
Belgium180.0%
Belize670.0%
Bolivia310.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina300.0%
Brazil2660.1%
Cambodia1610.0%
Cameroon60.0%
Canada2000.1%
Caribbean2,1440.6%
Central America12,6373.4%
China5760.2%
Colombia3070.1%
Congo970.0%
Costa Rica190.0%
Cuba1630.0%
Czechoslovakia760.0%
Denmark270.0%
Dominica10.0%
Dominican Republic5340.1%
Eastern Africa4120.1%
Eastern Asia2,7630.7%
Eastern Europe5620.2%
Ecuador1030.0%
Egypt490.0%
El Salvador4950.1%
England1820.1%
Eritrea980.0%
Ethiopia540.0%
Europe3,7151.0%
France1410.0%
Germany2,1430.6%
Ghana2460.1%
Greece80.0%
Guatemala9620.3%
Guyana250.0%
Haiti1330.0%
Honduras1690.1%
Hong Kong450.0%
Hungary490.0%
India9250.3%
Indonesia110.0%
Iran360.0%
Iraq1770.1%
Ireland130.0%
Italy190.0%
Jamaica8410.2%
Japan2090.1%
Jordan2300.1%
Kenya1770.1%
Korea1,9780.5%
Kuwait220.0%
Laos610.0%
Latin America15,8054.2%
Latvia130.0%
Lebanon40.0%
Liberia1090.0%
Mexico9,9882.7%
Micronesia3110.1%
Middle Africa1030.0%
Nepal6460.2%
Netherlands3140.1%
Nicaragua420.0%
Nigeria4000.1%
Northern Africa1420.0%
Northern Europe3710.1%
Oceania4910.1%
Pakistan1020.0%
Panama8950.2%
Peru1860.1%
Philippines1,5020.4%
Poland1440.0%
Romania520.0%
Russia950.0%
Saudi Arabia2110.1%
Scotland390.0%
Sierra Leone1860.1%
South Africa510.0%
South America1,0240.3%
South Central Asia1,7120.5%
South Eastern Asia3,2220.9%
Southern Europe1180.0%
Spain910.0%
Syria1180.0%
Taiwan2480.1%
Thailand3590.1%
Trinidad and Tobago2600.1%
Turkey240.0%
Ukraine400.0%
Venezuela840.0%
Vietnam1,1020.3%
Western Africa1,0860.3%
Western Asia7980.2%
Western Europe2,6190.7%
Zimbabwe340.0%
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Sex and Age in Bell County

Sex and Age in Bell County

The most populous age groups in Bell County are 20 to 24 Years (16,952 | 9.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (14,885 | 8.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15,104 (8.1%)14,490 (7.8%)
5 to 9 Years14,671 (7.9%)13,467 (7.2%)
10 to 14 Years14,449 (7.8%)14,666 (7.9%)
15 to 19 Years14,068 (7.5%)12,841 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Years16,952 (9.1%)14,381 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Years16,300 (8.7%)14,885 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years14,369 (7.7%)14,274 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years13,361 (7.2%)13,510 (7.2%)
40 to 44 Years11,505 (6.2%)11,629 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years9,914 (5.3%)10,397 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years9,391 (5.0%)9,663 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years9,103 (4.9%)9,768 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years8,283 (4.4%)9,336 (5.0%)
65 to 69 Years6,760 (3.6%)7,921 (4.3%)
70 to 74 Years5,219 (2.8%)5,801 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years2,923 (1.6%)4,179 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years2,300 (1.2%)2,691 (1.4%)
85 Years and over1,587 (0.9%)2,663 (1.4%)
Total186,259 (100.0%)186,562 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bell County

Median Family Size in Bell County

The median family size in Bell County is 3.29 persons per family, with married-couple families (63,087 | 69.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.33 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (6,485 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bell County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple63,087 (69.3%)3.33
Single Male/Father6,485 (7.1%)3.00
Single Female/Mother21,409 (23.5%)3.27
Total Families90,981 (100.0%)3.29

Median Household Size in Bell County

The median household size in Bell County is 2.69 persons per household, with single female/mother households (21,409 | 15.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.46 persons per household. non-family households (43,514 | 32.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bell County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple63,087 (46.9%)3.35
Single Male/Father6,485 (4.8%)3.40
Single Female/Mother21,409 (15.9%)3.46
Non-family43,514 (32.4%)1.25
Total Households134,495 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bell County

Out of a total of 134,495 households in Bell County, 90,981 (67.6%) are family households, while 43,514 (32.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 39,050, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 36,415.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bell County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-36,415 (27.1%)
2-Person Households39,050 (29.0%)6,091 (4.5%)
3-Person Households20,881 (15.5%)546 (0.4%)
4-Person Households16,598 (12.3%)298 (0.2%)
5-Person Households9,167 (6.8%)38 (0.0%)
6-Person Households3,878 (2.9%)126 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households1,407 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total90,981 (67.6%)43,514 (32.4%)

Female Fertility in Bell County

Fertility by Age in Bell County

Average fertility rate in Bell County is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 111.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 77.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bell County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years160 (2.6%)12.0
20 to 34 years4,827 (77.3%)111.0
35 to 50 years1,256 (20.1%)34.0
Total6,243 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bell County

69.3% of women with births (6,243) in Bell County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 78.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 29.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bell County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years34 (21.2%)126 (78.7%)
20 to 34 years3,422 (70.9%)1,405 (29.1%)
35 to 50 years869 (69.2%)387 (30.8%)
Total4,326 (69.3%)1,917 (30.7%)

Fertility by Education in Bell County

Average fertility rate in Bell County is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 46.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bell County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School578 (9.3%)41.0
High School Diploma1,573 (25.2%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree2,870 (46.0%)79.0
Bachelor's Degree822 (13.2%)55.0
Graduate Degree400 (6.4%)60.0
Total6,243 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bell County

30.7% of women with births in Bell County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 91.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 62.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bell County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School217 (37.5%)361 (62.5%)
High School Diploma1,062 (67.5%)511 (32.5%)
College or Associate's Degree1,940 (67.6%)930 (32.4%)
Bachelor's Degree748 (91.0%)74 (9.0%)
Graduate Degree360 (90.0%)40 (10.0%)
Total4,326 (69.3%)1,917 (30.7%)

Income in Bell County

Income Overview in Bell County

Per Capita Income in Bell County is $31,822, while median incomes of families and households are $75,314 and $62,858 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income372,821$31,822
Median Family Income90,981$75,314
Mean Family Income90,981$95,683
Median Household Income134,495$62,858
Mean Household Income134,495$83,348
Income Deficit90,981$11,712
Wage / Income Gap (%)372,82129.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)372,82170.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index372,8210.45

Earnings by Sex in Bell County

Average Earnings in Bell County are $35,616, $41,579 for men and $29,178 for women, a difference of 29.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bell County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male101,099 (53.1%)$41,579
Female89,436 (46.9%)$29,178
Total190,535 (100.0%)$35,616

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bell County

The most common earnings brackets in Bell County are $100,000+ for men (11,234 | 11.1%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (6,914 | 7.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bell County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4,267 (4.2%)6,426 (7.2%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,849 (2.8%)3,725 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,802 (2.8%)4,061 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,532 (1.5%)3,185 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,763 (2.7%)3,920 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,885 (1.9%)3,611 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,899 (2.9%)3,828 (4.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9992,230 (2.2%)2,767 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,078 (3.0%)3,773 (4.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9993,531 (3.5%)3,747 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,650 (7.6%)6,734 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9996,321 (6.2%)6,021 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9996,287 (6.2%)4,550 (5.1%)
$40,000 to $44,9996,315 (6.2%)5,021 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9995,318 (5.3%)3,840 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9995,167 (5.1%)3,358 (3.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9998,748 (8.6%)6,914 (7.7%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,333 (6.3%)4,046 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,890 (9.8%)5,618 (6.3%)
$100,000+11,234 (11.1%)4,291 (4.8%)
Total101,099 (100.0%)89,436 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bell County

Average earnings in Bell County are $48,903 for men and $35,118 for women, a difference of 28.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,155, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,074. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,542, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,099.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bell County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,074$21,099
High School Diploma$39,146$24,571
College or Associate's Degree$46,030$32,323
Bachelor's Degree$67,239$50,468
Graduate Degree$81,155$63,542
Total$48,903$35,118

Family Income in Bell County

Family Income Brackets in Bell County

According to the Bell County family income data, there are 17,468 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,275 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Bell County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,4573.8%
$10,000 to $14,9992,2752.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995,3685.9%
$25,000 to $34,9997,0977.8%
$35,000 to $49,99911,28212.4%
$50,000 to $74,99915,83117.4%
$75,000 to $99,99914,92116.4%
$100,000 to $149,99917,46819.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997,2788.0%
$200,000+6,0056.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bell County

7+ person families (1,248 | 1.4%) account for the highest median family income in Bell County with $85,219 per family, while 2-person families (41,163 | 45.2%) have the highest median income of $35,349 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bell County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families41,163 (45.2%)$70,698
3-Person Families21,215 (23.3%)$72,755
4-Person Families15,538 (17.1%)$84,685
5-Person Families8,431 (9.3%)$79,950
6-Person Families3,386 (3.7%)$85,066
7+ Person Families1,248 (1.4%)$85,219
Total90,981 (100.0%)$75,314

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bell County

The median family income in Bell County is $75,314, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,125) having the highest median family income of $138,032, while families with no earners (12,271) have the lowest median family income of $44,722, accounting for 7.8% and 13.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Bell County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,271 (13.5%)$44,722
1 Earner33,627 (37.0%)$54,124
2 Earners37,958 (41.7%)$92,853
3+ Earners7,125 (7.8%)$138,032
Total90,981 (100.0%)$75,314

Household Income in Bell County

Household Income Brackets in Bell County

With 25,151 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Bell County, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 5,783 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Bell County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007,1285.3%
$10,000 to $14,9995,7834.3%
$15,000 to $24,99910,6257.9%
$25,000 to $34,99912,1059.0%
$35,000 to $49,99917,61913.1%
$50,000 to $74,99925,15118.7%
$75,000 to $99,99919,36714.4%
$100,000 to $149,99920,71215.4%
$150,000 to $199,9998,7426.5%
$200,000+6,9945.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bell County

The median household income in Bell County is $62,858, with the highest median household income of $75,863 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 42,915 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $45,151, with 9,041 households (6.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bell County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years9,041 (6.7%)$45,151
25 to 44 Years57,500 (42.7%)$65,384
45 to 64 Years42,915 (31.9%)$75,863
65+ Years25,039 (18.6%)$52,162
Total134,495 (100.0%)$62,858

Poverty in Bell County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bell County

With 12.3% poverty level for males and 17.0% for females among the residents of Bell County, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 627 males (24.7%) and 2,478 females (26.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,187 (21.4%)2,815 (19.8%)
5 Years712 (23.3%)438 (17.9%)
6 to 11 Years3,781 (22.8%)3,450 (21.7%)
12 to 14 Years1,637 (19.5%)2,478 (26.1%)
15 Years627 (24.7%)589 (23.7%)
16 and 17 Years910 (16.7%)653 (12.5%)
18 to 24 Years1,802 (9.8%)3,947 (22.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,688 (9.0%)5,688 (19.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,176 (9.0%)3,659 (14.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,410 (7.4%)2,261 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,662 (9.6%)2,178 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years885 (7.5%)1,572 (11.6%)
75 Years and over518 (8.1%)1,265 (14.0%)
Total21,995 (12.3%)30,993 (17.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bell County

According to the poverty statistics in Bell County, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.6% of males and 88.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11,685 (78.6%)11,370 (80.2%)
5 Years2,340 (76.7%)2,010 (82.1%)
6 to 11 Years12,808 (77.2%)12,424 (78.3%)
12 to 14 Years6,750 (80.5%)7,035 (74.0%)
15 Years1,915 (75.3%)1,898 (76.3%)
16 and 17 Years4,543 (83.3%)4,570 (87.5%)
18 to 24 Years16,668 (90.2%)13,361 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years27,192 (91.0%)23,320 (80.4%)
35 to 44 Years22,085 (91.0%)21,414 (85.4%)
45 to 54 Years17,731 (92.6%)17,787 (88.7%)
55 to 64 Years15,589 (90.4%)16,811 (88.5%)
65 to 74 Years10,890 (92.5%)11,955 (88.4%)
75 Years and over5,897 (91.9%)7,751 (86.0%)
Total156,093 (87.6%)151,706 (83.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bell County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bell County show that 6.1% or 3,821 of the total 63,087 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 18.6%, comprising of 81 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.6%, which includes 1,240 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bell County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children33,089 (96.4%)1,240 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children20,729 (93.8%)1,370 (6.2%)
3 or 4 Children5,093 (81.8%)1,130 (18.2%)
5 or more Children355 (81.4%)81 (18.6%)
Total59,266 (93.9%)3,821 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bell County

According to the poverty data in Bell County, 8.7% or 565 single-father households and 28.6% or 6,132 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 343 households (9.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 421 households (73.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bell County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children182 (8.0%)603 (10.2%)
1 or 2 Children343 (9.9%)3,764 (30.7%)
3 or 4 Children40 (5.6%)1,344 (50.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)421 (73.2%)
Total565 (8.7%)6,132 (28.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bell County

The poverty data for Bell County shows that 3,821 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 6,697 of the single-parent households (24.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (18.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 421 household (69.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bell County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,240 (3.6%)785 (9.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,370 (6.2%)4,107 (26.1%)
3 or 4 Children1,130 (18.2%)1,384 (41.1%)
5 or more Children81 (18.6%)421 (69.5%)
Total3,821 (6.1%)6,697 (24.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Bell County

Employment by Class of Employer in Bell County

Among the 168,459 employed individuals in Bell County, private company employees (94,563 | 56.1%), federal government employees (32,179 | 19.1%), and local government employees (12,812 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bell County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees94,56356.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,1992.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,9584.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,6086.9%
Local Government Employees12,8127.6%
State Government Employees4,8092.9%
Federal Government Employees32,17919.1%
Unpaid Family Workers3310.2%
Total168,459100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bell County

According to the labor force statistics for Bell County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (280,938), 65.7% or 184,576 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 14,212 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 82.7% or 25,790 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.3% or 1,773 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bell County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9,690 (44.3%)1,773 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Years25,599 (81.7%)3,225 (12.6%)
25 to 29 Years25,790 (82.7%)2,398 (9.3%)
30 to 34 Years23,229 (81.1%)2,044 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years41,054 (82.1%)2,340 (5.7%)
45 to 54 Years30,547 (77.6%)1,741 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years11,870 (62.9%)463 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years9,373 (53.2%)356 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years6,322 (24.6%)297 (4.7%)
75 Years and over1,144 (7.0%)10 (0.9%)
Total184,576 (65.7%)14,212 (7.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bell County

According to labor force statistics for Bell County, 76.4% of individuals (141,866) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (185,688) are in the labor force, with 6.5% or 9,221 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.2% or 41,956 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.4% or 934 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bell County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,931 (62.3%)1,498 (9.4%)
High School Diploma33,182 (71.6%)3,568 (7.7%)
College / Associate Degree56,848 (77.9%)5,181 (7.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher41,956 (83.2%)1,916 (3.8%)
Total141,866 (76.4%)12,070 (6.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bell County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bell County are Community & Social Service (17,137 | 11.3%), Management (13,672 | 9.0%), Education Instruction & Library (11,077 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (10,792 | 7.1%), and Health Technologists (6,835 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bell County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bell County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (72.4%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (76.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,413 (54.2%)6,259 (45.8%)
Business & Financial2,285 (41.5%)3,220 (58.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4,662 (72.4%)1,777 (27.6%)
Computers & Mathematics2,545 (66.4%)1,288 (33.6%)
Architecture & Engineering1,404 (88.8%)177 (11.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science713 (69.6%)312 (30.4%)
Community & Social Service 5,276 (30.8%)11,861 (69.2%)
Education, Arts & Media1,074 (35.4%)1,962 (64.6%)
Legal Services & Support254 (23.9%)810 (76.1%)
Education Instruction & Library2,989 (27.0%)8,088 (73.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment959 (48.9%)1,001 (51.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,844 (26.4%)7,948 (73.7%)
Health Technologists1,991 (29.1%)4,844 (70.9%)
Total (Category)22,480 (42.0%)31,065 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)76,778 (50.4%)75,595 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bell County are Food Preparation & Serving (9,885 | 6.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5,311 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (5,040 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (4,444 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (4,283 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Bell County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bell County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (71.5%), Security & Protection (70.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support707 (14.0%)4,333 (86.0%)
Security & Protection3,005 (70.2%)1,278 (29.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,443 (68.8%)656 (31.2%)
Law Enforcement1,562 (71.5%)622 (28.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,811 (38.6%)6,074 (61.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3,178 (59.8%)2,133 (40.2%)
Personal Care & Service1,107 (24.9%)3,337 (75.1%)
Total (Category)11,808 (40.8%)17,155 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)76,778 (50.4%)75,595 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bell County are Office & Administration (18,934 | 12.4%), and Sales & Related (15,091 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bell County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related7,371 (48.8%)7,720 (51.2%)
Office & Administration4,884 (25.8%)14,050 (74.2%)
Total (Category)12,255 (36.0%)21,770 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)76,778 (50.4%)75,595 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bell County are Construction & Extraction (8,839 | 5.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6,435 | 4.2%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (522 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bell County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry421 (80.6%)101 (19.4%)
Construction & Extraction8,515 (96.3%)324 (3.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5,992 (93.1%)443 (6.9%)
Total (Category)14,928 (94.5%)868 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)76,778 (50.4%)75,595 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bell County are Material Moving (6,904 | 4.5%), Production (6,707 | 4.4%), and Transportation (6,433 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bell County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bell County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,517 (67.3%)2,190 (32.7%)
Transportation5,619 (87.4%)814 (12.7%)
Material Moving5,171 (74.9%)1,733 (25.1%)
Total (Category)15,307 (76.4%)4,737 (23.6%)
Total (Overall)76,778 (50.4%)75,595 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bell County

Employment Industries in Bell County

The major employment industries in Bell County include Health Care & Social Assistance (22,521 | 14.8%), Retail Trade (17,059 | 11.2%), Educational Services (15,974 | 10.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (13,045 | 8.6%), and Public Administration (12,225 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Bell County

Employment Industries by Sex in Bell County

The Bell County industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.7%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (88.7%), and Utilities (82.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (74.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.5%), and Educational Services (73.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bell County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting492 (80.5%)119 (19.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,054 (88.7%)134 (11.3%)
Construction10,997 (92.7%)864 (7.3%)
Manufacturing5,898 (67.9%)2,784 (32.1%)
Wholesale Trade2,076 (75.2%)686 (24.8%)
Retail Trade9,334 (54.7%)7,725 (45.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing6,402 (75.6%)2,069 (24.4%)
Utilities919 (82.9%)189 (17.1%)
Information962 (48.3%)1,030 (51.7%)
Finance & Insurance1,295 (25.1%)3,861 (74.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,463 (46.3%)1,695 (53.7%)
Professional & Scientific3,911 (53.3%)3,422 (46.7%)
Enterprise Management122 (67.0%)60 (33.0%)
Administrative & Support4,209 (48.6%)4,449 (51.4%)
Educational Services4,176 (26.1%)11,798 (73.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,753 (25.6%)16,768 (74.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,002 (46.8%)1,138 (53.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services5,417 (41.5%)7,628 (58.5%)
Public Administration6,711 (54.9%)5,514 (45.1%)
Total76,778 (50.4%)75,595 (49.6%)

Education in Bell County

School Enrollment in Bell County

The most common levels of schooling among the 104,609 students in Bell County are college / undergraduate (23,742 | 22.7%), middle school (23,142 | 22.1%), and elementary school (21,355 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Bell County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,7674.6%
Kindergarten6,0935.8%
Elementary School21,35520.4%
Middle School23,14222.1%
High School20,75419.8%
College / Undergraduate23,74222.7%
Graduate / Professional4,7564.5%
Total104,609100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bell County

Out of a total of 104,609 students who are enrolled in schools in Bell County, 13,808 (13.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 90,801 (86.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,322 (36.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 25,911 (92.2% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bell County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,264 (63.1%)1,322 (36.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old23,379 (90.9%)2,353 (9.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds25,911 (92.2%)2,197 (7.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds13,826 (91.5%)1,287 (8.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,075 (77.5%)1,470 (22.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds6,696 (75.2%)2,202 (24.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7,048 (81.8%)1,573 (18.2%)
35 Years and over6,571 (82.1%)1,435 (17.9%)
Total90,801 (86.8%)13,808 (13.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bell County

Business (12,819 | 19.6%), education (8,997 | 13.7%), arts & humanities (7,637 | 11.7%), science & technology (7,059 | 10.8%), and bio, nature & agricultural (4,907 | 7.5%) are the most common fields of study among 65,457 individuals in Bell County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bell County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,1304.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,9077.5%
Physical & Health Sciences1,9022.9%
Psychology2,6044.0%
Social Sciences3,6955.6%
Engineering2,2083.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies7721.2%
Science & Technology7,05910.8%
Business12,81919.6%
Education8,99713.7%
Literature & Languages1,6382.5%
Liberal Arts & History4,0846.2%
Visual & Performing Arts2,0523.1%
Communications1,9533.0%
Arts & Humanities7,63711.7%
Total65,457100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bell County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bell County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bell County are males with 2 vehicles (39,309, accounting for 45.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (30,939, making up 52.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bell County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,474 (1.7%)2,684 (3.6%)
1 Vehicle17,787 (20.3%)17,960 (23.9%)
2 Vehicles39,309 (45.0%)30,939 (41.2%)
3 Vehicles19,144 (21.9%)15,535 (20.7%)
4 Vehicles7,263 (8.3%)5,814 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles2,449 (2.8%)2,155 (2.9%)
Total87,426 (100.0%)75,087 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bell County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bell County are 15 to 19 minutes (32,990 commuters, 21.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (28,127 commuters, 18.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (21,366 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Bell County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4,7843.1%
5 to 9 Minutes19,37212.4%
10 to 14 Minutes28,12718.0%
15 to 19 Minutes32,99021.2%
20 to 24 Minutes21,36613.7%
25 to 29 Minutes8,4405.4%
30 to 34 Minutes13,7788.8%
35 to 39 Minutes3,3222.1%
40 to 44 Minutes3,3362.1%
45 to 59 Minutes8,9355.7%
60 to 89 Minutes7,9035.1%
90 or more Minutes3,4402.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Bell County

The most common commute times in Bell County are 15 to 19 minutes (17,039 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (15,951 commuters, 22.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bell County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes2,709 (3.2%)2,075 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes9,947 (11.6%)9,425 (13.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes15,469 (18.0%)12,658 (18.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes17,039 (19.8%)15,951 (22.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes11,643 (13.5%)9,723 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,997 (5.8%)3,443 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes8,036 (9.3%)5,742 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,889 (2.2%)1,433 (2.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,174 (2.5%)1,162 (1.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes5,231 (6.1%)3,704 (5.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes4,829 (5.6%)3,074 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes2,059 (2.4%)1,381 (2.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bell County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bell County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (10,287, 12.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (11,228, 16.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bell County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM6,981 (8.1%)3,708 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM6,445 (7.5%)2,008 (2.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9,717 (11.3%)4,125 (5.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM10,287 (12.0%)4,475 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10,064 (11.7%)8,324 (11.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9,596 (11.2%)11,228 (16.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM8,251 (9.6%)8,655 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,722 (6.7%)6,212 (8.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,654 (4.3%)3,426 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3,879 (4.5%)4,497 (6.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,187 (1.4%)2,367 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,073 (1.3%)1,371 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM4,918 (5.7%)4,604 (6.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM4,248 (4.9%)4,771 (6.8%)
Total86,022 (100.0%)69,771 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bell County

Occupancy by Ownership in Bell County

Of the total 134,495 dwellings in Bell County, owner-occupied units account for 73,362 (54.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 61,133 (45.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bell County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units73,36254.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units61,13345.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units134,495100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bell County

Occupancy by Household Size in Bell County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household36,41527.1%
2-Person Household45,14133.6%
3-Person Household21,42715.9%
4+ Person Household31,51223.4%
Total Housing Units134,495100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bell County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bell County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,738 (40.5%)21,677 (59.5%)
2-Person Household27,419 (60.7%)17,722 (39.3%)
3-Person Household11,970 (55.9%)9,457 (44.1%)
4+ Person Household19,235 (61.0%)12,277 (39.0%)
Total Housing Units73,362 (54.5%)61,133 (45.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bell County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bell County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4,646 (44.8%)5,728 (55.2%)
High School Diploma13,796 (45.9%)16,260 (54.1%)
College/Associate Degree28,075 (51.0%)26,953 (49.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher26,845 (68.8%)12,192 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bell County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bell County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38,73328.8%
35 to 44 Years27,80820.7%
45 to 54 Years22,16916.5%
55 to 64 Years20,74615.4%
65 to 74 Years14,91811.1%
75 to 84 Years7,7555.8%
85 Years and Over2,3661.8%
Total134,495100.0%

Housing Finances in Bell County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bell County

Median Income by Occupancy in Bell County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied73,362 (54.5%)$84,311
Renter-Occupied61,133 (45.5%)$44,283
Average134,495 (100.0%)$62,858

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bell County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bell County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,360 (1.8%)3,205 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999814 (1.1%)1,717 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,751 (2.4%)4,082 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,825 (2.5%)3,248 (5.3%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,943 (2.6%)3,673 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9994,157 (5.7%)8,007 (13.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,040 (9.6%)10,609 (17.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,606 (17.2%)12,529 (20.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,439 (17.0%)6,892 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,967 (21.8%)4,789 (7.8%)
$150,000 or more13,460 (18.3%)2,382 (3.9%)
Total73,362 (100.0%)61,133 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bell County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bell County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,445 (4.7%)514 (0.8%)
$300 to $4998,643 (11.8%)1,556 (2.5%)
$500 to $79910,997 (15.0%)10,044 (16.4%)
$800 to $9996,163 (8.4%)11,487 (18.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49917,702 (24.1%)24,996 (40.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99914,038 (19.1%)8,079 (13.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4997,046 (9.6%)1,811 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,982 (4.1%)413 (0.7%)
$3,000 or more2,346 (3.2%)292 (0.5%)
Total73,362 (100.0%)61,133 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bell County

Housing Structures in Bell County

Housing Structures in Bell County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached89,27066.4%
Single Unit, Attached4,7483.5%
2 Unit Apartments6,5724.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8,2596.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,2063.9%
10 or more Apartments12,6939.4%
Mobile Home / Other7,7475.8%
Total134,495100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bell County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bell County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached67,460 (75.6%)21,810 (24.4%)
Single Unit, Attached982 (20.7%)3,766 (79.3%)
2 Unit Apartments187 (2.9%)6,385 (97.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments66 (0.8%)8,193 (99.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7 (0.1%)5,199 (99.9%)
10 or more Apartments73 (0.6%)12,620 (99.4%)
Mobile Home / Other4,587 (59.2%)3,160 (40.8%)
Total73,362 (54.5%)61,133 (45.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bell County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bell County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room178 (0.2%)1,590 (2.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,268 (1.7%)17,913 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms23,873 (32.5%)28,285 (46.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms30,217 (41.2%)10,633 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms17,826 (24.3%)2,712 (4.4%)
Total73,362 (100.0%)61,133 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bell County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bell County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9,214 (12.6%)4,972 (8.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,380 (1.9%)475 (0.8%)
Electricity61,364 (83.7%)54,988 (89.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene135 (0.2%)64 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels935 (1.3%)297 (0.5%)
No Fuel Used334 (0.5%)337 (0.5%)
Total73,362 (100.0%)61,133 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bell County

Household Vehicle Usage in Bell County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,631 (2.2%)6,215 (10.2%)
1 Vehicle15,305 (20.9%)28,555 (46.7%)
2 Vehicles33,715 (46.0%)20,600 (33.7%)
3 or more Vehicles22,711 (31.0%)5,763 (9.4%)
Total73,362 (100.0%)61,133 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bell County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bell County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units26,83146,531
Median Property Value$164,700$211,300
Median Household Income$68,851$9,864
Monthly Housing Costs$550$2,285
Real Estate Taxes$2,386$6,648

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bell County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bell County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,921 (10.9%)1,378 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,005 (14.9%)2,842 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99914,976 (55.8%)32,147 (69.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,320 (12.4%)7,913 (17.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,026 (3.8%)1,626 (3.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999282 (1.1%)387 (0.8%)
$1,000,000 or more301 (1.1%)238 (0.5%)
Total26,831 (100.0%)46,531 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bell County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bell County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,126 (4.2%)362 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,598 (13.4%)1,048 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,140 (8.0%)1,921 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,374 (12.6%)2,017 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,479 (16.7%)3,666 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,147 (15.5%)8,127 (17.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,371 (16.3%)8,292 (17.8%)
$150,000 or more3,596 (13.4%)11,596 (24.9%)
Total26,831 (100.0%)46,531 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bell County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bell County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x11,259 (42.0%)93,415 (200.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,508 (16.8%)19,058 (41.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,231 (12.0%)12,877 (27.7%)
4.0x or more7,507 (28.0%)5,890 (12.7%)
Total26,831 (100.0%)46,531 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bell County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bell County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,202 (15.7%)396 (0.9%)
$800 to $1,4993,168 (11.8%)2,523 (5.4%)
$800 to $1,49915,828 (59.0%)2,821 (6.1%)
Total26,831 (100.0%)46,531 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bell County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years33,404 (95.2%)1,695 (4.8%)
6 to 18 Years65,832 (91.3%)6,279 (8.7%)
19 to 25 Years25,551 (75.2%)8,410 (24.8%)
26 to 34 Years34,913 (73.9%)12,335 (26.1%)
35 to 44 Years36,679 (79.7%)9,313 (20.3%)
45 to 54 Years31,030 (81.3%)7,127 (18.7%)
55 to 64 Years31,423 (87.0%)4,713 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years24,791 (98.0%)511 (2.0%)
75 Years and older15,276 (99.0%)155 (1.0%)
Total298,899 (85.5%)50,538 (14.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bell County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born33,404 (95.2%)1,695 (4.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen65,832 (91.3%)6,279 (8.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen25,551 (75.2%)8,410 (24.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bell County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bell County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00037,870 (80.9%)8,930 (19.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99953,179 (77.9%)15,071 (22.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99950,275 (84.9%)8,947 (15.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99947,453 (87.4%)6,858 (12.6%)
$100,000 and over108,179 (91.4%)10,171 (8.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bell County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bell County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 614,426 (41.1%)20,650 (58.8%)
6 to 18 Years25,079 (34.8%)44,482 (61.7%)
19 to 25 Years4,338 (12.8%)22,309 (65.7%)
25 to 34 Years8,850 (18.7%)28,991 (61.4%)
35 to 44 Years9,494 (20.6%)32,306 (70.2%)
45 to 54 Years9,163 (24.0%)27,907 (73.1%)
55 to 64 Years11,286 (31.2%)26,397 (73.1%)
65 to 74 Years23,856 (94.3%)16,323 (64.5%)
75 Years and over15,027 (97.4%)10,652 (69.0%)
Total121,519 (34.8%)230,017 (65.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bell County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bell County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years221 (1.5%)191 (1.3%)
5 to 17 Years3,705 (10.0%)2,428 (6.8%)
18 to 34 Years4,429 (11.1%)3,964 (8.6%)
35 to 64 Years11,105 (19.6%)10,010 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,889 (33.0%)3,595 (26.6%)
75 Years and over3,539 (55.2%)4,815 (53.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bell County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bell County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years133 (0.9%)169 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years464 (1.3%)176 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,054 (2.6%)498 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years3,389 (6.0%)1,657 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,001 (17.0%)954 (7.0%)
75 Years and over2,486 (38.8%)1,706 (18.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bell County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years221 (1.5%)134 (0.9%)
5 to 17 Years206 (0.6%)559 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years635 (1.6%)1,034 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,893 (3.3%)2,639 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years625 (5.3%)558 (4.1%)
75 Years and over815 (12.7%)715 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bell County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,055 (8.2%)1,829 (5.1%)
18 to 34 Years2,866 (7.2%)2,653 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years4,968 (8.8%)3,542 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years656 (5.6%)860 (6.4%)
75 Years and over794 (12.4%)1,295 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bell County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years206 (0.6%)404 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years826 (2.1%)653 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years5,084 (9.0%)5,386 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,121 (18.0%)2,557 (18.9%)
75 Years and over2,005 (31.2%)3,472 (38.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bell County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years726 (2.0%)563 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years394 (1.0%)392 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years2,235 (3.9%)1,869 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years395 (3.4%)797 (5.9%)
75 Years and over671 (10.5%)1,311 (14.5%)

Technology Access in Bell County

Computing Device Access in Bell County

Computing Device Access in Bell County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop110,30482.0%
Smartphone119,91289.2%
Tablet88,86666.1%
No Computing Device6,8095.1%
Total134,495100.0%

Internet Access in Bell County

Internet Access in Bell County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1660.1%
Broadband Home96,35771.6%
Cellular Data Only19,41914.4%
Satellite Internet8,6266.4%
No Internet14,29510.6%
Total134,495100.0%

Bell County Summary

Bell County is located in Central Texas and is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Coryell County to the north, Lampasas County to the west, Milam County to the east, and Williamson and Travis counties to the south. The county seat is Belton, and the largest city is Killeen. As of the 2010 census, the population of Bell County was 310,235, making it the 25th most populous county in Texas.

History

Bell County was created in 1850 from parts of Milam and Travis counties. It was named for Peter Hansborough Bell, the third governor of Texas. The county was originally populated by Native Americans, including the Tonkawa, Comanche, and Lipan Apache tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the 1830s, and the county was organized in 1851.
The county experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to the arrival of the railroad and the establishment of Fort Hood in 1942. The population of the county increased from just over 10,000 in 1940 to over 100,000 by 1960.

Geography

Bell County covers an area of 1,088 square miles, making it the 33rd largest county in Texas. The county is located in Central Texas, and is part of the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Coryell County to the north, Lampasas County to the west, Milam County to the east, and Williamson and Travis counties to the south.
The terrain of Bell County is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the western part of the county. The county is drained by the Leon River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county also contains several small lakes, including Stillhouse Hollow Lake, Belton Lake, and Lake Belton.

Economy

The economy of Bell County is largely driven by the military presence at Fort Hood. The base is the largest employer in the county, with over 40,000 employees. Other major employers in the county include the Killeen Independent School District, Scott & White Healthcare, and the Killeen-Temple Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The county also has a strong agricultural sector, with crops such as cotton, corn, wheat, and hay being grown in the area. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Killeen-based Bell Helicopter Textron.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bell County was 310,235, making it the 25th most populous county in Texas. The population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.3 years.
The racial makeup of the county was 68.2% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.3% from two or more races. The median household income was $50,867, and the median family income was $60,817. The per capita income was $23,837.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bell County?
Total Population of Bell County is 372,821.
What is the Total Male Population of Bell County?
Total Male Population of Bell County is 186,259.
What is the Total Female Population of Bell County?
Total Female Population of Bell County is 186,562.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bell County?
There are 99.84 Males per 100 Females in Bell County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bell County?
There are 100.16 Females per 100 Males in Bell County.
What is the Median Population Age in Bell County?
Median Population Age in Bell County is 31.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bell County
Average Family Size in Bell County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bell County
Average Household Size in Bell County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bell County?
Per Capita income in Bell County is $31,822.
What is the Median Family Income in Bell County?
Median Family Income in Bell County is $75,314.
What is the Median Household income in Bell County?
Median Household Income in Bell County is $62,858.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bell County?
Income or Wage Gap in Bell County is 29.8%.
Women in Bell County earn 70.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bell County?
Family Income Deficit in Bell County is $11,712.
Families that are below poverty line in Bell County earn $11,712 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bell County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bell County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bell County?
There are 184,576 People in the Labor Forcein in Bell County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bell County?
65.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Bell County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bell County?
Unemployment Rate in Bell County is 7.7%.