Bell County's estimated 2026 population is 22,653 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bell County is the 52nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,704 and has seen a growth of -21.08% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 43.6 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 18,371 adults, (4,453 of whom are seniors) in Bell County.
Female: 11,806 (50.2%)
Male: 11,703 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Bell County includes 92.6% White, 3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,769 | 92.6% |
| Two or more races | 867 | 3.69% |
| Black or African American | 705 | 3% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.34% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.11% |
Bell County's average per capita income is $32,980. Household income levels show a median of $31,354. The poverty rate stands at 28.82%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,481 | - |
| Families | $47,097 | $63,351 |
| Households | $31,354 | $49,259 |
| Non Families | $20,025 | $26,478 |
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