Bell County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 386,897 | — | #192 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,865 | -8.4% | #1,277 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.3 years | -17.0% | #3,113 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $241,000 | -14.5% | #971 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,224 | +5.2% | #502 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | +15.1% | #1,850 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bell County has a population of 386,897, making it the #192 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bell County is $68,865, ranking #1,277 out of 3,222 counties — 8.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.5% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Bell County is $241,000 (-14.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,224/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.5%.
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86.0% of residents in Bell County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% below the national rate.
About Bell County, Texas
Bell County, Texas has a total population of 386,897, making it the 192nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bell County is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bell County is $68,865, which ranks #1,277 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Bell County is $241,000, 14.5% below the national median. Renters in Bell County pay a median gross rent of $1,224 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bell County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Bell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 42.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (26.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (21.5%).
All data for Bell County, Texas 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.