Bell is a city located in Los Angeles County California. Bell has a 2024 population of 31,335. Bell is currently declining at a rate of -1.66% annually and its population has decreased by -6.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33,449 in 2020.
The average household income in Bell is $69,948 with a poverty rate of 23.36%. The median age in Bell is 33.7 years: 33.5 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,569 | 46.65% |
| Two or more races | 8,706 | 26.08% |
| Other race | 7,429 | 22.26% |
| Black or African American | 855 | 2.56% |
| Asian | 435 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 365 | 1.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,869 | 3.66 | 28 | 72 |
| Married | 4,040 | 4.38 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Female | 2,345 | 4.03 | 19.7 | 80.3 |
| Non Family | 1,549 | 1.23 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
| Male | 935 | 3.67 | 24.9 | 75.1 |
3.99
Average Family Size
3.66
Average Household Size
28.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,985 | 14.39% |
| Associates Degree | 850 | 4.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,632 | 7.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 200 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 6,234 | 30.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,786 | 27.9% |
| Some College | 3,055 | 14.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,360 | 10,084 | 1,514 |
| 2+ Races | 5,598 | 2,994 | 597 |
| Other Race | 4,599 | 2,299 | 316 |
| White | 1,338 | 1,072 | 143 |
| Black | 541 | 398 | 112 |
| Asian | 320 | 287 | 93 |
| Native American | 252 | 195 | 64 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 29.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,660 | $42,105 | $33,796 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,176 | $54,500 | $77,679 |
| High School Graduate | $32,902 | $36,588 | $28,220 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,942 | $33,620 | $22,441 |
| Overall | $32,864 | $37,290 | $27,821 |
| Some College | $41,096 | $46,830 | $33,478 |
$32,864
Average Earnings
$37,290
Average Male
$27,821
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.59% of Bell residents speak only English, while 87.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 82.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,683 | 6,380 | 21.49% |
| Multiple | 8,706 | 2,141 | 24.59% |
| Other | 7,394 | 1,209 | 16.35% |
| White | 2,160 | 996 | 46.11% |
| Black | 837 | 328 | 39.19% |
| Asian | 424 | 145 | 34.2% |
| Native | 365 | 33 | 9.04% |
23.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.67%
Male Poverty Rate
25.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bell is White, with 46.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bell is Native, with 9.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.21% |
| High School | 19.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.02% |
| Some College | 17.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.18% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.46% |
| Female Employed | 13.65% |
| Male Employed | 10.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,058 | $70,051 |
| Households | $56,685 | $69,948 |
| Married Families | $70,123 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,666 | $46,303 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
767
Number of Veterans
741
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 262 |
| Vietnam | 127 |
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 221 |
| 35 to 54 | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 150 |
| 75+ | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 297 | 1.35% |
| White | 294 | 2.53% |
| Other Race | 165 | 3.01% |
| Black | 163 | 28.6% |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 15 | 4.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
52.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.82%
Born in Bell
58.29%
Native Born
41.71%
Foreign Born
25.72%
Non Citizen
15.99%
Naturalized
58.29% of Bell residents were born in the United States, with 54.82% having been born in California. 25.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,694 | -528 | -1.81% |
| 2028 | 29,222 | -528 | -1.77% |
| 2027 | 29,750 | -529 | -1.75% |
| 2026 | 30,279 | -528 | -1.71% |
| 2025 | 30,807 | -528 | -1.69% |
| 2024 | 31,335 | -529 | -1.66% |
| 2023 | 31,864 | -335 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 32,199 | -537 | -1.64% |
| 2021 | 32,736 | -713 | -2.13% |
| 2020 | 33,449 | -1,665 | -4.74% |
| 2019 | 35,114 | -234 | -0.66% |
| 2018 | 35,348 | -176 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 35,524 | -203 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 35,727 | -128 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 35,855 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2014 | 35,853 | 43 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 35,810 | 90 | 0.25% |
| 2012 | 35,720 | 124 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 35,596 | 130 | 0.37% |
| 2010 | 35,466 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 36,664 | 2,299 | 6.69% |
| 1990 | 34,365 | 8,915 | 35.03% |
| 1980 | 25,450 | 3,614 | 16.55% |
| 1970 | 21,836 | 2,386 | 12.27% |
| 1960 | 19,450 | 4,020 | 26.05% |
| 1950 | 15,430 | 4,166 | 36.99% |
| 1940 | 11,264 | 3,380 | 42.87% |
| 1930 | 7,884 | -20,810 | -72.52% |