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Bell City

Missouri · 464 residents · 0.55 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $41,100. The poverty rate of 39.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
464
+1%since 2000
from 461 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+9%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3454024595165731990201020202024Bell City
2024496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,068
+11%since 2000
from $12,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.9%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(450)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(405)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other13.8%(64)
Diversity Score34.1%(158)
Diversity Score
34
+606%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
34.8%
+21.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell City, Missouri?

Bell City, Missouri has about 464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bell City, Missouri expensive?

In Bell City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $41,100.

How educated are people in Bell City, Missouri?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bell City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bell City, Missouri?

About 39.2% of people in Bell City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bell City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bell City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 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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