Bell County, Texas Population 2022
Bell County, Texas's estimated population is 385,505 with a growth rate of 1.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bell County, Texas is the 16th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 312,849 and has seen a growth of 23.22% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 4,799 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 9,771 | 4,972 | 103.60% |
| 1880 | 20,518 | 10,747 | 109.99% |
| 1890 | 33,377 | 12,859 | 62.67% |
| 1900 | 45,535 | 12,158 | 36.43% |
| 1910 | 49,186 | 3,651 | 8.02% |
| 1920 | 46,412 | -2,774 | -5.64% |
| 1930 | 50,030 | 3,618 | 7.80% |
| 1940 | 44,863 | -5,167 | -10.33% |
| 1950 | 73,824 | 28,961 | 64.55% |
| 1960 | 94,097 | 20,273 | 27.46% |
| 1970 | 124,483 | 30,386 | 32.29% |
| 1980 | 157,889 | 33,406 | 26.84% |
| 1990 | 191,088 | 33,199 | 21.03% |
| 2010 | 312,849 | 121,761 | 63.72% |
| 2011 | 315,799 | 2,950 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 324,963 | 9,164 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 327,028 | 2,065 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 330,149 | 3,121 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 336,076 | 5,927 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 341,094 | 5,018 | 1.49% |
| 2017 | 347,377 | 6,283 | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 355,397 | 8,020 | 2.31% |
| 2019 | 362,924 | 7,527 | 2.12% |
| 2020 | 370,451 | 7,527 | 2.07% |
| 2021 | 377,978 | 7,527 | 2.03% |
| 2022 | 385,505 | 7,527 | 1.99% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 216,666 | 60.91% |
| Black or African American | 85,986 | 24.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,685 | 0.47% |
| Asian | 10,029 | 2.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2,346 | 0.66% |
| Some Other Race | 10,872 | 3.06% |
| Two or More Races | 28,116 | 7.90% |
Bell County, Texas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125,747 | 2.74 | 54 |
| Married | 60,135 | 3.39 | 69.3 |
| Male | 5,554 | 3.53 | 44.8 |
| Female | 19,592 | 3.55 | 39.5 |
| Non Family | 40,466 | 1.27 | 39.5 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,851 | 3.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11,784 | 5.44% |
| High School Graduate | 55,769 | 25.74% |
| Some College | 61,332 | 28.30% |
| Associates Degree | 25,058 | 11.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 36,145 | 16.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 18,747 | 8.65% |
Bell County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,403 | 6,463 | 2,374 |
| White | 107,932 | 102,223 | 33,864 |
| Native American | 1,062 | 945 | 236 |
| Black | 49,214 | 45,094 | 10,017 |
| 2+ Races | 13,141 | 11,628 | 2,344 |
| Other Race | 6,582 | 5,512 | 1,078 |
| Hispanic | 47,137 | 38,234 | 7,512 |
| Islander | 1,447 | 1,335 | 110 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.71%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.07%.
$36,315
Average Earnings
$42,934
Average Male
$30,673
Average Female
Bell County, Texas Language by Age
Bell County, Texas Language
81.45% of Bell County, Texas residents speak only English, while 18.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.70% of the population.
Bell County, Texas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,641 | 384 | 23.40% |
| Black | 83,362 | 15,818 | 18.98% |
| Hispanic | 87,093 | 16,509 | 18.96% |
| Islander | 2,307 | 411 | 17.82% |
| Multiple | 26,952 | 3,836 | 14.23% |
| Asian | 9,710 | 1,053 | 10.84% |
| White | 152,968 | 14,394 | 9.41% |
| Other | 1,504 | NaN% |
14.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.25%
Male Poverty Rate
16.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bell County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bell County, Texas is Native, with 23.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bell County, Texas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.23%.
Bell County, Texas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Bell County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
Bell County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Bell County, Texas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,300 | 18.67% |
| Black | 16,839 | 30.60% |
| Native American | 190 | 14.79% |
| Asian | 1,067 | 13.82% |
| Islander | 488 | 31.20% |
| Other Race | 1,213 | 16.53% |
| 2+ Races | 2,437 | 16.48% |
| Hispanic | 8,473 | 15.52% |
Bell County, Texas Veterans by Education
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.37%
Born in Bell County, Texas
91.89%
Native Born
8.11%
Foreign Born
3.97%
Non Citizen
4.14%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.89% of Bell County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 47.37% having been born in Texas. 3.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990