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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bells

Tennessee · 2,171 residents · 2.371 sq mi
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Bells has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,238. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $59,500. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,171
+32%since 1990
from 1,643 in 1990
1990 – 2025
916 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 693 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.4
−22%since 1990
from 38.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,238
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,853 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,455
+24%since 1990
from $10,040 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$419
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
62.0%
−14.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
38.0% rent
2.0
−8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(1,160)
Black29.3%(482)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score53.5%(879)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,213)
Black20.8%(451)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(495)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score73.5%(1,596)
74
+37%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.7%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 48.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−37%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bells, Tennessee?

Bells, Tennessee has about 2,171 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bells, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bells, Tennessee earns about $29,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bells, Tennessee expensive?

In Bells, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $419 a month.

How educated are people in Bells, Tennessee?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Bells, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bells, Tennessee?

About 22.9% of people in Bells, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bells, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Bells, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 528 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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