Bell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bell County is located in Texas with a total population of 379,811. It is the 15th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bell County is 32.1 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bell County is $66,051. This is 13% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $221,100. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bell County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.6% vs 11.9%).

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.