Bell County's estimated 2026 population is 22,737 with a growth rate of -0.69% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bell County is the 51st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,704 and has seen a growth of -20.79% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Bell County includes 93.4% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.4%)
Two or more races (3.82%)
Black or African American (2.23%)
Other race (0.33%)
Asian (0.14%)
Native American (0.09%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,302 | 93.4% |
| Two or more races | 911 | 3.82% |
| Black or African American | 533 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 78 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.09% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Bell County's average per capita income is $32,023. Household income levels show a median of $32,403. The poverty rate stands at 27.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,228 | - |
| Families | $46,263 | $61,218 |
| Households | $32,403 | $48,307 |
| Non Families | $17,822 | $25,310 |
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