Bell County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 398,932 with a growth rate of 1.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bell County, Texas is the 15th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 312,886 and has seen a growth of 27.5% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 427,627 | 5,739 | 1.36% |
| 2028 | 421,888 | 5,739 | 1.38% |
| 2027 | 416,149 | 5,739 | 1.4% |
| 2026 | 410,410 | 5,739 | 1.42% |
| 2025 | 404,671 | 5,739 | 1.44% |
| 2024 | 398,932 | 5,739 | 1.46% |
| 2023 | 393,193 | 5,739 | 1.48% |
| 2022 | 387,454 | 7,055 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 380,399 | 8,141 | 2.19% |
| 2020 | 372,258 | 8,565 | 2.36% |
| 2019 | 363,693 | 7,971 | 2.24% |
| 2018 | 355,722 | 8,039 | 2.31% |
| 2017 | 347,683 | 6,206 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 341,477 | 5,043 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 336,434 | 5,998 | 1.82% |
| 2014 | 330,436 | 3,182 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 327,254 | 2,116 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 325,138 | 9,223 | 2.92% |
| 2011 | 315,915 | 3,029 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 312,886 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 191,088 | 33,199 | 21.03% |
| 1980 | 157,889 | 33,406 | 26.84% |
| 1970 | 124,483 | 30,386 | 32.29% |
| 1960 | 94,097 | 20,273 | 27.46% |
| 1950 | 73,824 | 28,961 | 64.55% |
| 1940 | 44,863 | -5,167 | -10.33% |
| 1930 | 50,030 | 3,618 | 7.8% |
| 1920 | 46,412 | -2,774 | -5.64% |
| 1910 | 49,186 | 3,651 | 8.02% |
| 1900 | 45,535 | 12,158 | 36.43% |
| 1890 | 33,377 | 12,859 | 62.67% |
| 1880 | 20,518 | 10,747 | 109.99% |
| 1870 | 9,771 | 4,972 | 103.6% |
| 1860 | 4,799 | -422,828 | -98.88% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203,119 | 54.48% |
| Black or African American | 88,937 | 23.86% |
| Two or more races | 44,666 | 11.98% |
| Other race | 20,520 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 10,801 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,566 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 2,212 | 0.59% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 134,495 | 2.69 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 63,087 | 3.35 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 43,514 | 1.25 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Female | 21,409 | 3.46 | 42.1 | 57.9 |
| Male | 6,485 | 3.4 | 50 | 50 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12,946 | 5.68% |
| Associates Degree | 23,658 | 10.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40,173 | 17.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,797 | 9.13% |
| High School Graduate | 58,840 | 25.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,969 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 63,349 | 27.82% |
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 | 109,716 | 103,742 | 35,273 |
| Black | 51,990 | 48,345 | 11,536 |
| Hispanic | 51,642 | 41,796 | 9,443 |
| 2+ Races | 21,787 | 19,072 | 5,113 |
| Other Race | 12,465 | 9,844 | 1,907 |
| Asian | 7,872 | 6,705 | 2,901 |
| Islander | 1,531 | 1,393 | 148 |
| Native American | 1,343 | 1,067 | 273 |
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 asian people with a rate of 36.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,391 | $67,239 | $50,468 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,918 | $81,155 | $63,542 |
| High School Graduate | $33,301 | $39,146 | $24,571 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,467 | $32,074 | $21,099 |
| Overall | $42,075 | $48,903 | $35,118 |
| Some College | $39,379 | $46,030 | $32,323 |
$42,075
Average Earnings
$48,903
Average Male
$35,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.71% of Bell County, Texas residents speak only English, while 19.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94,928 | 18,789 | 19.79% |
| White | 154,621 | 15,938 | 10.31% |
| Black | 86,655 | 15,630 | 18.04% |
| Multiple | 43,462 | 6,015 | 13.84% |
| Other | 19,864 | 3,916 | 19.71% |
| Asian | 10,476 | 970 | 9.26% |
| Native | 2,110 | 626 | 29.67% |
| Islander | 2,515 | 590 | 23.46% |
14.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.35%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bell County, Texas is Native, with 29.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bell County, Texas is Asian, with 9.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.29% |
| High School | 14.78% |
| Some College | 10.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.28% |
| Female Employed | 9.41% |
| Male Employed | 5.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,314 | $95,683 |
| Households | $62,858 | $83,348 |
| Married Families | $89,274 | $113,277 |
| Non Families | $41,823 | $52,362 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49,403
Number of Veterans
39,013
Male Veterans
10,390
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 27,965 |
| First Gulf War | 20,939 |
| Vietnam | 8,867 |
| Korea | 997 |
| World War II | 305 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18,341 |
| 18 to 34 | 10,337 |
| 55 to 64 | 9,563 |
| 65 to 74 | 7,018 |
| 75+ | 4,144 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,108 | 18.25% |
| Black | 16,286 | 28.47% |
| Hispanic | 8,633 | 14.42% |
| 2+ Races | 3,781 | 15.17% |
| Other Race | 1,849 | 13.2% |
| Asian | 807 | 9.85% |
| Islander | 322 | 19.11% |
| Native American | 250 | 16.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%
Employment Rate
7.7%
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
47.57%
Born in Bell County, Texas
91.81%
Native Born
8.19%
Foreign Born
4.05%
Non Citizen
4.14%
Naturalized
91.81% of Bell County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 47.57% having been born in Texas. 4.05% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.