Bell County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21013 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,509 | — | #1,709 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $31,354 | -58.3% | #3,145 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,592 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $89,000 | -68.4% | #3,104 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $592 | -49.1% | #3,060 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.8% | +128.8% | #3,072 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bell County has a population of 23,509, making it the #1,709 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Bell County is $31,354, ranking #3,145 out of 3,222 counties — 58.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.8% and unemployment stands at 10.1%.
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The median home value in Bell County is $89,000 (-68.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $592/mo and the homeownership rate is 58.8%.
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94.7% of residents in Bell County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Bell County, Kentucky
Bell County, Kentucky has a total population of 23,509, making it the 1,709th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bell County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bell County is $31,354, which ranks #3,145 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 58.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1%.
The median home value in Bell County is $89,000, 68.4% below the national median. Renters in Bell County pay a median gross rent of $592 per month. The homeownership rate is 58.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bell County, 15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 53.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Bell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.0%).
All data for Bell County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.