Bell Buckle is a town located in Bedford County Tennessee. Bell Buckle has a 2024 population of 422. Bell Buckle is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 413 in 2020.
The average household income in Bell Buckle is $92,234 with a poverty rate of 8.33%. The median age in Bell Buckle is 31.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 29.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bell Buckle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 572 | 87.46% |
| Other race | 36 | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 4.28% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.29% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 206 | 2.83 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 109 | 3.5 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.18 | 97.8 | 2.2 |
| Female | 41 | 2.71 | 43.9 | 56.1 |
| Male | 11 | 3.36 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 1.22% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 6.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 16.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 10.22% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 24.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 8.27% |
| Some College | 138 | 33.58% |
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 | 342 | 333 | 99 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 9 | 1 |
| Other Race | 33 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 7 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,603 | $46,250 | $54,118 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,000 | $0 | $96,875 |
| High School Graduate | $30,938 | $0 | $32,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,148 | $42,500 | $42,125 |
| Some College | $42,042 | $44,063 | $41,000 |
$42,148
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$42,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.13% of Bell Buckle residents speak only English, while 8.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 566 | 54 | 9.54% |
8.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.25%
Male Poverty Rate
3.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bell Buckle is White, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bell Buckle is White, with 9.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.81%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.69% |
| High School | 6.93% |
| Some College | 3.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.25% |
| Female Employed | 3.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,213 | $98,218 |
| Households | $83,452 | $92,234 |
| Married Families | $92,404 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,625 | $36,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
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
42
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 9.11% |
| Other Race | 2 | 6.06% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.3%
Labor Force Participation
78%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
62.08%
Born in Bell Buckle
94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born
4.89%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
94.8% of Bell Buckle residents were born in the United States, with 62.08% having been born in Tennessee. 4.89% 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 | 433 | 2 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 431 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2027 | 429 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 2026 | 426 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 424 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 422 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 420 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 418 | 1 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 417 | 4 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 413 | -123 | -22.95% |
| 2019 | 536 | 4 | 0.75% |
| 2018 | 532 | 6 | 1.14% |
| 2017 | 526 | 8 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 518 | 4 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 514 | 5 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 509 | 10 | 2% |
| 2013 | 499 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 497 | -1 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 498 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 496 | 0 | 0% |