Bell County's estimated 2026 population is 407,057 with a growth rate of 1.2% 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 30.1% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.3 years
Female: 33.7 years
Male: 31 years
There are 280,649 adults, (46,147 of whom are seniors) in Bell County.
Female: 194,305 (50.2%)
Male: 192,592 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Bell County includes 49.15% White, 22.89% Black or African American, 7.31% other race, 3.04% Asian, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 190,153 | 49.15% |
| Black or African American | 88,557 | 22.89% |
| Two or more races | 62,356 | 16.12% |
| Other race | 28,263 | 7.31% |
| Asian | 11,766 | 3.04% |
| Native American | 3,317 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2,485 | 0.64% |
Bell County's average per capita income is $45,279. Household income levels show a median of $68,865. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,733 | $121,215 |
| Families | $81,043 | $102,801 |
| Households | $68,865 | $89,510 |
| Non Families | $43,962 | $56,494 |
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