Bells is a city located in Crockett County Tennessee. Bells has a 2024 population of 2,479. Bells is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,461 in 2020.
The average household income in Bells is $95,060 with a poverty rate of 21.88%. The median age in Bells is 33.1 years: 37.3 years for males, and 31.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,633 | 64.52% |
| Black or African American | 480 | 18.96% |
| Two or more races | 310 | 12.25% |
| Other race | 108 | 4.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 989 | 2.5 | 51 | 49 |
| Married | 373 | 3.07 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 290 | 2.88 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.02 | 56 | 44 |
| Male | 135 | 2.23 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
51.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 5.04% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 4.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 127 | 8.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 5.55% |
| High School Graduate | 684 | 44.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 7.04% |
| Some College | 391 | 25.24% |
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 | 974 | 921 | 164 |
| Black | 356 | 336 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 88 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 135 | 38 | 7 |
| Other Race | 60 | 43 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.56%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,519 | $91,786 | $42,361 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,429 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,037 | $40,089 | $27,404 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,169 | $41,227 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,414 | $41,711 | $30,786 |
| Some College | $32,279 | $38,194 | $27,367 |
$40,414
Average Earnings
$41,711
Average Male
$30,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.12% of Bells residents speak only English, while 8.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,522 | 282 | 18.53% |
| Black | 452 | 153 | 33.85% |
| Multiple | 310 | 96 | 30.97% |
| Hispanic | 385 | 43 | 11.17% |
| Other | 108 | 4 | 3.7% |
21.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.92%
Male Poverty Rate
18.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bells is Black, with 33.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bells is Other, with 3.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.56% |
| Some College | 11.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.69% |
| Female Employed | 14.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,935 | $105,071 |
| Households | $54,132 | $95,060 |
| Married Families | $101,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,228 | $37,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
39.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
84
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Vietnam | 33 |
| Korea | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57 | 4.95% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 16.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
70.2%
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
77.8%
Born in Bells
92.65%
Native Born
7.35%
Foreign Born
6.4%
Non Citizen
0.95%
Naturalized
92.65% of Bells residents were born in the United States, with 77.8% having been born in Tennessee. 6.4% 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 | 2,502 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 2,498 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 2,493 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 2,488 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 2,484 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 2,479 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 2,475 | 14 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 2,461 | -17 | -0.69% |
| 2021 | 2,478 | 17 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 2,461 | 26 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 2,435 | -13 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 2,448 | -24 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 2,472 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2016 | 2,473 | -19 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 2,492 | -12 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 2,504 | 9 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 2,495 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 2,490 | 11 | 0.44% |
| 2011 | 2,479 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2,479 | 0 | 0% |