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Bell

Oklahoma · 191 residents · 4.701 sq mi
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Bell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,833. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 411 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $192,500. The poverty rate of 39.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 215%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−68%since 2000
from 602 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+23%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1462814175526872000201020202024Bell
2024384
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,833
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,281
+120%since 2000
from $8,753 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,500
+215%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+132%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.4%(213)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.2%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.4%(180)
Diversity Score38.6%(74)
Diversity Score
39
+476%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
37.2%
+32.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
44.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell, Oklahoma?

Bell, Oklahoma has about 191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Bell, Oklahoma earns about $40,833 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 $192,500.

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 39.7% 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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