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Bell

Florida · 456 residents · 1.638 sq mi
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Bell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,112. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
+31%since 2000
from 349 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
278 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+4%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2443504575636701990201020202024Bell
2024563
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,112
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,928
+69%since 2000
from $11,790 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $396 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+22%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(332)
Black2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(30)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(398)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(49)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other6.8%(31)
Diversity Score38.6%(176)
Diversity Score
39
+355%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 25.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell, Florida?

Bell, Florida has about 456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bell, Florida?

The typical household in Bell, Florida earns about $37,112 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bell, Florida expensive?

In Bell, Florida, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Bell, Florida?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bell, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bell, Florida?

About 19.5% of people in Bell, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bell, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Bell, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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