Bell County Summary

Life in Bell County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bell County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bell County:

  • The population in Bell County is 364,703.

  • The median home value in Bell County is $164,200.

  • The median income in Bell County is $57,932.

  • The median rent in Bell County is $990.

  • The unemployment rate in Bell County is 7.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Bell County is 14.3%.

Cities & Towns in Bell County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bell County

Killeen, TX Population 150,082

Temple, TX Population 80,793

Copperas Cove, TX Population 35,452

Harker Heights, TX Population 32,320

Fort Hood, TX Population 24,781

Belton, TX Population 22,866

Nolanville, TX Population 5,817

Morgan's Point Resort, TX Population 4,586

Troy, TX Population 3,886

Salado, TX Population 2,635

Little River-Academy, TX Population 2,242

Bartlett, TX Population 1,684

Rogers, TX Population 1,406

Holland, TX Population 1,385

Map Of Bell County

Bell County Photos

Bartlett Commercial Historic District
Source: Wikipedia User Renelibrary | CC BY-SA 3.0
Downtown Beltonc Tx Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
First Christian Church Of Beltonc Tx Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Belton Lake
Source: Public Domain
Belton Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User CMBJ | CC BY-SA 2.5
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0

Bell County Demographics

Population over time in Bell County

The current population in Bell County is 364,703. The population has increased 4.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 364,703 2.5%
2020 355,700 2.0%
2019 348,574 -

Gender in Bell County

  • Bell County is 50.1% female with 182,549 female residents.

  • Bell County is 49.9% male with 182,153 male residents.

Female
50.1% (182,549)
Male
49.9% (182,153)
Gender Bell County TX USA
Female 50.1% 50.3% 50.5%
Male 49.9% 49.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Bell County

Bell County is:

  • 46.4% White with 158,804 White residents.

  • 21.2% African American with 72,677 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 1,066 American Indian residents.

  • 2.9% Asian with 9,767 Asian residents.

  • 0.6% Hawaiian with 2,156 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 286 Other residents.

  • 4.0% Two Or More with 13,850 Two Or More residents.

  • 24.4% Hispanic with 83,630 Hispanic residents.

White
46.4% (158,804)
African American
21.2% (72,677)
American Indian
0.3% (1,066)
Asian
2.9% (9,767)
Hawaiian
0.6% (2,156)
Other
0.1% (286)
Two Or More
4.0% (13,850)
Hispanic
24.4% (83,630)

Table: Bell County By Race

Race Bell County TX USA
White 46.4% 40.7% 59.4%
African American 21.2% 11.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.9% 5.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.6% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.0% 2.3% 3.2%
Hispanic 24.4% 39.8% 18.4%

Household Income For Bell County, Texas

  • 6.0% of households in Bell County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Bell County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Bell County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Bell County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Bell County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Bell County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Bell County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Bell County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Bell County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Bell County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.0% (21,822)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (15,247)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (34,259)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (35,136)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (50,012)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.6% (71,449)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (49,487)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (55,000)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (18,461)
$200,000 or more
3.8% (13,825)
Income Bell County TX USA
Less than $10,000 6.0% 6.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 4.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 9.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 9.6% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 12.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.6% 17.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 14.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 6.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.8% 6.9% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bell County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Bell County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Bell County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Bell County completed high school / ged.

  • 28.0% of adults in Bell County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Bell County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Bell County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Bell County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bell County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bell County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (14,588)
9-12th Grade
5% (18,235)
High School / GED
26% (94,822)
Some College
28% (102,116)
Associate's Degree
11% (40,117)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (61,999)
Master's Degree
7% (25,529)
Professional Degree
1% (3,647)
Doctorate Degree
1% (3,647)
Education Bell County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 9% 4%
9-12th Grade 5% 8% 6%
High School / GED 26% 25% 26%
Some College 28% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 7% 9%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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