2023 ACS Census Data · Population 23,878
Bell County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 23,878. The median household income is $32,403, 50% below the national average. The poverty rate is 27.1%, median home value is $83,000, and 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 42% below the national average.
Population
23,878
2023 estimate
Rank #1698 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$32,403
Household
Rank #3132 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$83,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #3124 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #2887 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
42% below Kentucky avg·50% below national avg
Poverty Rate
42% below Kentucky avg·81% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
23% below Kentucky avg·29% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$20,463
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
27.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
41.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below Kentucky avg·60% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
20% below Kentucky avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
17% below Kentucky avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% below Kentucky avg·16% below national avg
Housing Units
11,608
Households
9,526
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,040
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
76.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
23 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
25% below Kentucky avg·42% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below Kentucky avg·10% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
21.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.3%
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