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Bells

Texas · 1,521 residents · 2.122 sq mi
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Bells has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,089. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,521
+28%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
717 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 561 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+4%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8091K2K2K3K1990201020202024Bells
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,089
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,711 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,274
+60%since 2000
from $17,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
28.7% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,244)
Black1.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7%(106)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other7.1%(108)
Diversity Score35.2%(535)
Diversity Score
35
+586%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bells, Texas?

Bells, Texas has about 1,521 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bells, Texas?

The typical household in Bells, Texas earns about $70,089 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 $138,200, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Bells, Texas?

About 23.9% 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 12.8% 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 559 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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