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Bell Center

Wisconsin · 117 residents · 5.533 sq mi
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Bell Center has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,354. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $83,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
+1%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
69941201451711990201020202024Bell Center
202482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,354
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,239
−17%since 2000
from $23,177 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
11.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+34%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(115)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(2)
Diversity Score
2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bell Center, Wisconsin?

Bell Center, Wisconsin has about 117 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bell Center, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Bell Center, Wisconsin earns about $36,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bell Center, Wisconsin expensive?

In Bell Center, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Bell Center, Wisconsin?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bell Center, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bell Center, Wisconsin?

About 6.2% of people in Bell Center, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bell Center, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Bell Center, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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