Bell City is a city located in Stoddard County Missouri. Bell City has a 2024 population of 455. Bell City is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 461 in 2020.
The average household income in Bell City is $43,565 with a poverty rate of 30.71%. The median age in Bell City is 37.2 years: 38 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bell City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 480 | 86.64% |
| Two or more races | 73 | 13.18% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 217 | 2.55 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Married | 77 | 3.81 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.17 | 52.3 | 47.7 |
| Female | 64 | 2.3 | 31.3 | 68.8 |
| Male | 11 | 3.45 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 7.51% |
| Associates Degree | 12 | 3.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 30 | 8.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 3.47% |
| High School Graduate | 174 | 50.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 13.87% |
| Some College | 44 | 12.72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 335 | 265 | 40 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 79.1%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,250 | $58,125 | $35,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,500 | $44,375 | $32,679 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,864 | $45,625 | $36,875 |
| Some College | $50,833 | $53,125 | $41,250 |
$38,864
Average Earnings
$45,625
Average Male
$36,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.76% of Bell City residents speak only English, while 4.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 473 | 123 | 26% |
| Multiple | 73 | 45 | 61.64% |
30.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.34%
Male Poverty Rate
34.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bell City is Multiple, with 61.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bell City is White, with 26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.76% |
| High School | 28.16% |
| Some College | 25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Employed | 3.45% |
| Female Employed | 1.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,500 | $46,626 |
| Households | $31,058 | $43,565 |
| Married Families | $65,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,659 | $26,437 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
49.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 7.42% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
45.7%
Employment Rate
27.5%
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
77.8%
Born in Bell City
96.03%
Native Born
3.97%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
96.03% of Bell City residents were born in the United States, with 77.8% having been born in Missouri. 3.97% 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 | 449 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 450 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2027 | 451 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 453 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 454 | -1 | -0.22% |
| 2024 | 455 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 457 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 457 | -2 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 459 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 461 | 40 | 9.5% |
| 2019 | 421 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 422 | -5 | -1.17% |
| 2017 | 427 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 428 | -5 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 433 | -3 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 436 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2013 | 437 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 440 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2011 | 441 | -3 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 444 | 0 | 0% |