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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bell

California · 36,664 residents · 2.508 sq mi
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Bell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,946. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $164,400. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,664
+7%since 1990
from 34,365 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14,619 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 13,702 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.9
+2%since 1990
from 25.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K33K35K36K37K1990201020202024Bell
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,946
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,515 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,905
+39%since 1990
from $7,104 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$164,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$642
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $548 in 1990
US average: $602
30.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.4% in 1990
69.1% rent
5.5
−26%since 1990
from 7.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(14,495)
Black0.8%(282)
Hispanic / Latino85.9%(29,536)
Asian1.7%(583)
Diversity Score80.8%(27,765)
2000
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(2,132)
Black0.8%(307)
Hispanic / Latino90.9%(33,328)
Asian1%(368)
Diversity Score18.2%(6,676)
18
−77%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
35.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 33.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell, California?

Bell, California has about 36,664 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bell, California?

The typical household in Bell, California earns about $29,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bell, California expensive?

In Bell, California, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Bell, California?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bell, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bell, California?

About 24.1% of people in Bell, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bell, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Bell, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,299 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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