Bells is a town located in Grayson County Texas. Bells has a 2024 population of 1,521. Bells is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,521 in 2020.
The average household income in Bells is $80,915 with a poverty rate of 16.32%. The median age in Bells is 33.5 years: 36.5 years for males, and 30.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bells was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,859 | 89.94% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 5.95% |
| Native American | 45 | 2.18% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.74% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 756 | 2.73 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 384 | 3.51 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.44 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Female | 80 | 2.81 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Male | 50 | 2.9 | 78 | 22 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 4.86% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 12.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 260 | 20.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 2.47% |
| High School Graduate | 419 | 32.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 338 | 26.1% |
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 | 1,123 | 1,066 | 232 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 96 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 36 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 22 | 9 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 47.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,125 | $0 | $50,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,438 | $63,125 | $75,417 |
| High School Graduate | $33,438 | $62,900 | $11,830 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,042 | $26,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,382 | $54,211 | $31,898 |
| Some College | $39,286 | $54,338 | $31,563 |
$41,382
Average Earnings
$54,211
Average Male
$31,898
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.25% of Bells residents speak only English, while 5.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,679 | 207 | 12.33% |
| Multiple | 115 | 87 | 75.65% |
| Hispanic | 247 | 72 | 29.15% |
16.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.31%
Male Poverty Rate
19.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bells is Multiple, with 75.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bells is White, with 12.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| High School | 25.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.01% |
| Some College | 7.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.19% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,167 | $97,721 |
| Households | $75,625 | $80,915 |
| Married Families | $107,778 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,750 | $41,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 74 |
| 75+ | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 12.17% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 17.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
72.57%
Born in Bells
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
98.26% of Bells residents were born in the United States, with 72.57% having been born in Texas. 0.73% 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 | 1,521 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,521 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,521 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,521 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,521 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,521 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,521 | -35 | -2.25% |
| 2022 | 1,556 | 19 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 1,537 | 16 | 1.05% |
| 2020 | 1,521 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 1,518 | 23 | 1.54% |
| 2018 | 1,495 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 1,489 | 20 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 1,469 | 31 | 2.16% |
| 2015 | 1,438 | 18 | 1.27% |
| 2014 | 1,420 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 1,412 | 5 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 1,407 | 9 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 1,398 | -7 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 1,405 | 0 | 0% |