Bell County's estimated 2025 population is 405,091 with a growth rate of 1.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bell County is the 15th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 312,886 and has seen a growth of 29.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bell County includes 52.05% White, 23.32% Black or African American, 6.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (52.05%)
Black or African American (23.32%)
Two or more races (14.13%)
Other race (6.26%)
Asian (2.95%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.67%)
Native American (0.61%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 197,699 | 52.05% |
| Black or African American | 88,579 | 23.32% |
| Two or more races | 53,664 | 14.13% |
| Other race | 23,777 | 6.26% |
| Asian | 11,201 | 2.95% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,557 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 2,334 | 0.61% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bell County's average per capita income is $44,228. Household income levels show a median of $66,051. The poverty rate stands at 14.63%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $94,870 | $119,722 |
| Families | $79,450 | $101,166 |
| Households | $66,051 | $87,878 |
| Non Families | $42,211 | $54,687 |
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