Bell County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 237,974. Its county seat is
Belton. Bell is named for Peter Hansborough Bell, the third governor of Texas.
Adjacent counties
McLennan County (north)
Falls County (northeast)
Milam County (southeast)
Williamson County (south)
Burnet County (southwest)
Lampasas County (west)
Coryell County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 237,974 people, 85,507 households, and 61,992 families residing in the county. The population density is 87/km˛ (225/mi˛). There are 92,782 housing units at an average density of 34/km˛ (88/mi˛).
Of interest to
Christian singles prospecting in this county are;
Median age, Married couples, and racial makeup of
the local population. The racial makeup of the county is 63.41% White, 20.43% Black or African American, 0.72% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.48% Pacific Islander, 8.54% from other races, and 3.85% from two or more races. 16.68% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 85,507 households out of which 40.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% are married couples living together, 12.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% are non-families. 22.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.68 and the average family size is 3.14.
Christian singles may
wish to note the ratio of women to men in this
county.In the county, the population is spread out with 28.90% under the age of 18, 13.40% from 18 to 24, 31.90% from 25 to 44, 17.00% from 45 to 64, and 8.80% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 100.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 99.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $36,872, and the median income for a family is $41,455. Males have a median income of $28,031 versus $22,364 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,219. 12.10% of the population and 9.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 16.30% of those under the age of 18 and 9.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Bartlett
Belton
Copperas Cove
Harker Heights
Holland
Killeen
Little River-Academy
Morgan's Point Resort
Nolanville
Rogers
Salado
Temple
Troy
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