Bell County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Bell County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21013
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 013
Geography
- Land Area
- 359.00 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.12 sq mi
- Total Area
- 361.12 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.728928
- Longitude
- -83.680718
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 23,476
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 18,340
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,381 | 99.6% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 0.4% |
| White | 21,908 | 93.3% |
| Black | 705 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,314 | 99.9% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.1% |
| White | 17,251 | 94.1% |
| Black | 734 | 4.0% |
| Asian | 97 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 234 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 23,509
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $34,843
- Poverty Rate
- 27.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,553
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 21,769 | 92.6% |
| Black | 705 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,960
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,171 | 34.4% |
| Republican | 10,675 | 59.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 776 | 4.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,453 | 47.1% |
| Female | 9,507 | 52.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,438 | 91.5% |
| Hispanic | 144 | 0.8% |
| Black | 92 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 243 | 1.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,607
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,111 | 37.2% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 17.4% |
| Black | 20 | 21.7% |
| Asian | 124 | 51.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,099 | 36.7% |
| Female | 3,508 | 36.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,218 (31.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,621 (15.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,631
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $92,211
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $631
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 73.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.