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 $91,266 with a poverty rate of 10.93%. The median age in Bell Buckle is 31.4 years: 33.4 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bell Buckle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 504 | 81.16% |
| Other race | 55 | 8.86% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 4.03% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.22% |
| Two or more races | 17 | 2.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 202 | 2.68 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
| Married | 93 | 3.48 | 86 | 14 |
| Non Family | 56 | 1.2 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Female | 41 | 2.73 | 39 | 61 |
| Male | 12 | 3.17 | 50 | 50 |
3
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
77.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 1.29% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 9.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 75 | 19.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 9.51% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 25.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32 | 8.23% |
| Some College | 102 | 26.22% |
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 | 302 | 294 | 102 |
| Other Race | 50 | 21 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 41 | 12 | 7 |
| Black | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,188 | $40,000 | $51,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,938 | $51,250 | $32,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,163 | $43,036 | $50,109 |
| Some College | $44,250 | $45,795 | $37,500 |
$45,163
Average Earnings
$43,036
Average Male
$50,109
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.01% of Bell Buckle residents speak only English, while 13.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 498 | 47 | 9.44% |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 100% |
10.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.13%
Male Poverty Rate
4.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bell Buckle is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bell Buckle is White, with 9.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.11% |
| High School | 7.92% |
| Some College | 4.32% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.95% |
| Female Employed | 3.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,500 | $94,984 |
| Households | $78,750 | $91,266 |
| Married Families | $95,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,000 | $53,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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
41
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 8.27% |
| Other Race | 7 | 13.21% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 21.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.3%
Labor Force Participation
77.1%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
57.17%
Born in Bell Buckle
90.18%
Native Born
9.82%
Foreign Born
7.89%
Non Citizen
1.93%
Naturalized
90.18% of Bell Buckle residents were born in the United States, with 57.17% having been born in Tennessee. 7.89% 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% |