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Bells

Tennessee · 2,463 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 $36,106. 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 $104,500. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
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
2,463
+13%since 2000
from 2,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 916 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+11%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Bells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,106
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,450
+48%since 2000
from $12,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$873
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
40.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+42%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(1,213)
Black20.8%(451)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(495)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.5%(1,596)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(1,290)
Black23.9%(588)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(461)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other2.6%(65)
Diversity Score77.4%(1,906)
Diversity Score
77
+5%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+96%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.3%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bells, Tennessee?

Bells, Tennessee has about 2,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bells, Tennessee?

The typical household in Bells, Tennessee earns about $36,106 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 $104,500, and the typical rent is about $873 a month.

How educated are people in Bells, Tennessee?

About 9.2% 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 20.9% 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 820 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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