Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Bells, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,497

Median Agei

33.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.3%2,155

Hispanic/Latino

10%249

Asian

1.8%45

Two or More

1.8%45

Black

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%91

High School Diploma

26.5%398

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%137

Some College (1+ yr)

19%286

Associate's Degree

7.7%116

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%296

Master's Degree

3.6%54

Professional Degree

0.4%6

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

23.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$232,400

Median Renti

$981

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%594

Renter-Occupied

29.9%253

Total Units

934

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.9%23

$50K–$100K

10.6%63

$100K–$150K

3.5%21

$150K–$200K

18.7%111

$200K–$300K

35.4%210

$300K–$500K

25.8%153

$500K–$1M

2.2%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.7%16

2010–2019

10.2%95

2000–2009

17.6%164

1990–1999

14.9%139

1980–1989

15.5%145

1970–1979

5%47

1960–1969

9.5%89

1950–1959

6.7%63

1940–1949

3.2%30

1939 or earlier

15.6%146

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.2%451

Utility Gas

43.1%365

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%30

Wood

0.1%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$92,075

Mean Household Incomei

$98,725

Per Capita Incomei

$32,868

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

7.8%

Labor Forcei

1,320

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.4%63

$10K–$15K

3.4%29

$15K–$20K

2.6%22

$20K–$25K

3.1%26

$25K–$30K

2.5%21

$30K–$35K

1.3%11

$35K–$40K

2.4%20

$45K–$50K

2.4%20

$50K–$60K

5.8%49

$60K–$75K

8.7%74

$75K–$100K

12.8%108

$100K–$125K

15%127

$125K–$150K

6.1%52

$150K–$200K

23%195

$200K+

3.5%30

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

251%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,163

Avg. Commutei

30.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,217

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.1%Insured

14.9%Uninsured