Bell County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 23,023 with a growth rate of -1.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bell County, Kentucky is the 51st largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 28,704 and has seen a growth of -19.79% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,553 | -294 | -1.35% |
| 2028 | 21,847 | -294 | -1.33% |
| 2027 | 22,141 | -294 | -1.31% |
| 2026 | 22,435 | -294 | -1.29% |
| 2025 | 22,729 | -294 | -1.28% |
| 2024 | 23,023 | -294 | -1.26% |
| 2023 | 23,317 | -294 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 23,611 | -223 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 23,834 | -150 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 23,984 | -2,042 | -7.85% |
| 2019 | 26,026 | -508 | -1.91% |
| 2018 | 26,534 | -331 | -1.23% |
| 2017 | 26,865 | -357 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 27,222 | -154 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 27,376 | -454 | -1.63% |
| 2014 | 27,830 | -204 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 28,034 | -254 | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 28,288 | -368 | -1.28% |
| 2011 | 28,656 | -48 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 28,704 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 31,506 | -2,824 | -8.23% |
| 1980 | 34,330 | 3,243 | 10.43% |
| 1970 | 31,087 | -4,249 | -12.02% |
| 1960 | 35,336 | -12,266 | -25.77% |
| 1950 | 47,602 | 3,790 | 8.65% |
| 1940 | 43,812 | 5,065 | 13.07% |
| 1930 | 38,747 | 4,759 | 14% |
| 1920 | 33,988 | 5,541 | 19.48% |
| 1910 | 28,447 | 12,746 | 81.18% |
| 1900 | 15,701 | 5,389 | 52.26% |
| 1890 | 10,312 | 4,257 | 70.31% |
| 1880 | 6,055 | 2,324 | 62.29% |
| 1870 | 3,731 | -17,822 | -82.69% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,897 | 94.43% |
| Two or more races | 757 | 3.12% |
| Black or African American | 469 | 1.93% |
| Native American | 49 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,456 | 2.49 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 3,957 | 3.19 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 3,188 | 1.2 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 1,655 | 3.03 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 656 | 3.21 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,140 | 12.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,445 | 8.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,219 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 762 | 4.49% |
| High School Graduate | 6,841 | 40.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,566 | 9.22% |
| Some College | 3,009 | 17.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,161 | 12,569 | 1,909 |
| Black | 439 | 373 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 180 | 151 | 34 |
| Hispanic | 97 | 85 | 0 |
| Native American | 49 | 46 | 0 |
| Asian | 28 | 28 | 5 |
| Other Race | 28 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 18.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,944 | $49,313 | $37,447 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,929 | $40,341 | $50,982 |
| High School Graduate | $23,904 | $33,750 | $19,879 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,474 | $32,391 | $11,372 |
| Overall | $29,267 | $33,885 | $24,625 |
| Some College | $27,881 | $31,122 | $26,250 |
$29,267
Average Earnings
$33,885
Average Male
$24,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.57% of Bell County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 0.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,837 | 5,508 | 25.22% |
| Multiple | 753 | 272 | 36.12% |
| Black | 428 | 191 | 44.63% |
| Hispanic | 329 | 128 | 38.91% |
| Native | 49 | 49 | 100% |
| Asian | 28 | 5 | 17.86% |
26.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.4%
Male Poverty Rate
26.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bell County, Kentucky is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bell County, Kentucky is Asian, with 17.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.82% |
| High School | 23.37% |
| Some College | 22.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 37.19% |
| Male Employed | 10.21% |
| Female Employed | 9.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,936 | $57,299 |
| Households | $33,658 | $46,786 |
| Married Families | $54,126 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,524 | $24,615 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
747
Number of Veterans
702
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 369 |
| Second Gulf War | 155 |
| First Gulf War | 128 |
| Korea | 54 |
| World War II | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 301 |
| 75+ | 188 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 722 | 3.99% |
| Black | 16 | 3.44% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 2.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.9%
Labor Force Participation
36.9%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.61%
Born in Bell County, Kentucky
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0.03%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
99.79% of Bell County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 77.61% having been born in Kentucky. 0.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.