Overview
- County Name
- Bell County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48027
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 1053.84 sq mi
- Water Area
- 36.44 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1090.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.042734
- Longitude
- -97.481260
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 371,186
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 266,188
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 278,710 | 75.1% |
| Hispanic | 92,475 | 24.9% |
| White | 165,324 | 44.5% |
| Black | 82,828 | 22.3% |
| Asian | 8,747 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 529 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,799 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4,017 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 207,438 | 77.9% |
| Hispanic | 58,745 | 22.1% |
| White | 129,285 | 48.6% |
| Black | 64,314 | 24.2% |
| Asian | 8,415 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,636 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,365 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1,826 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 386,897
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,239
- Poverty Rate
- 14.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 54,547
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 190,153 | 49.1% |
| Black | 88,557 | 22.9% |
| Asian | 11,766 | 3.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 200,456
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 87,934 | 43.9% |
| Republican | 75,229 | 37.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 37,293 | 18.6% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 94,154 | 47.0% |
| Female | 106,206 | 53.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 108,160 | 54.0% |
| Hispanic | 36,810 | 18.4% |
| Black | 36,819 | 18.4% |
| Asian | 4,049 | 2.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 87,108
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 54,363 | 50.3% |
| Hispanic | 11,076 | 30.1% |
| Black | 13,731 | 37.3% |
| Asian | 1,285 | 31.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 40,157 | 42.7% |
| Female | 46,929 | 44.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 51,099 (21.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 65,042 (27.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 155,018
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $235,497
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,374
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 9.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.