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Bells

Texas · 1,392 residents · 2.122 sq mi
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Bells is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,036. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,392
+17%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
−1%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8091K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,036
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,711 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,676
+33%since 2000
from $17,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,124)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(20)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(61)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,277)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino3%(42)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.4%(75)
Diversity Score21.7%(303)
Diversity Score
22
+324%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+37%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bells, Texas?

Bells, Texas has about 1,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bells, Texas?

The typical household in Bells, Texas earns about $60,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bells, Texas expensive?

In Bells, Texas, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Bells, Texas?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bells, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bells, Texas?

About 18.4% of people in Bells, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bells, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bells, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 430 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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