Bell County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Bell County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Bell County, Texas has a population of 386,897, the 15th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $68,865 and the median home value is $241,000. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bell County Quick Facts

Population 386,897

Median Household Income $68,865

Median Home Value $241,000

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Median Age 32.3 years

Homeownership Rate 56.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.2%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 14

Population 386,897 15th of 254

Median Income $68,865 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment 6.8%

How Bell County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	379,811	386,897	+1.9%
Median household income	$66,051	$68,865	+4.3%
Median home value	$221,100	$241,000	+9.0%

Median Household Income

Bell

$68,865

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bell

$241,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.3%

$25K-$50K 20.0%

$50K-$100K 33.3%

$100K+ 30.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

11.2%

$75K-$100K

14.9%

$100K-$125K

9.8%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

6.4%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 56.5%

Renter 43.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,224/mo 21.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.5%

18-34

26.5%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

17.1%

75+

4.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very High Diversity

This community is exceptionally diverse, with no single racial or ethnic group dominating the population.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bell County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Killeen	158,159	$60,977	17.4%	$215,400
Temple	89,602	$68,204	16.0%	$239,000
Copperas Cove	37,947	$71,225	11.4%	$180,500
Harker Heights	34,128	$81,190	10.2%	$287,800
Fort Hood	26,814	$62,835	13.3%	N/A
Belton	24,356	$59,130	16.7%	$258,700
Nolanville	6,690	$72,480	13.8%	$244,900
Morgan's Point Resort	4,750	$79,450	6.3%	$245,100
Troy	2,844	$86,311	4.0%	$201,500
Little River-Academy	2,233	$75,563	9.0%	$183,300
Salado	2,225	$107,679	4.3%	$445,900
Rogers	1,303	$55,625	21.3%	$97,400
Holland	1,299	$62,500	18.8%	$175,500
Pendleton	649	$58,092	16.5%	$268,200

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Population Overview

Bell County is located in Texas with a total population of 386,897. It is the 15th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bell County is 32.3 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bell County is $68,865. This is 12% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $241,000. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 56.5% 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 26.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.5% vs 11.9%).

Education

27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bell County, Texas?

Bell County has a population of 386,897, making it the 15th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Bell County?

The median household income in Bell County is $68,865 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.

How many cities are in Bell County, Texas?

Bell County contains 14 Census-designated places.