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Oklahoma · 384 residents · 4.701 sq mi
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Bell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,688. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $145,000. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−36%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+19%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1462814175526872000201020202024Bell
2024384
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,688
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,368
+76%since 2000
from $8,753 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
+29%since 2010
from 0.276 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,000
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bell on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(213)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(40)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.2%(354)
Diversity Score18%(69)
Diversity Score
18
+169%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
2.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−53.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 37.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 75.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell, Oklahoma?

Bell, Oklahoma has about 384 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bell, Oklahoma earns about $63,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bell, Oklahoma expensive?

In Bell, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $145,000.

How educated are people in Bell, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bell, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bell, Oklahoma?

About 32.8% of people in Bell, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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

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