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Bell County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Pineville

Bell County's estimated 2025 population is 22,729 with a growth rate of -1.28% 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 -20.82% since that time.

22,729
Total Population
63
Population Density (mi²)
52
Population Rank (State)
-294 -1.28%
Annual Population Growth

Bell County Population

Bell County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White22,30293.4%
Two or more races9113.82%
Black or African American5332.23%
Other race780.33%
Asian330.14%
Native American210.09%

Bell County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$59,228-
Families$46,263$61,218
Households$32,403$48,307
Non Families$17,822$25,310

$32,023

Average Income

$32,403

Median Household Income

27.1%

Poverty Rate