Bell, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,804 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12486.8 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.36% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,835 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bell declined by 9.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 32,404 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bell has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,983 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.68% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bell is about 37% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $369,659 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,541 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 27.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bell is about 20.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,541 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bell spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 256 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.3 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 256 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,924 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 54,073 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,883 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Bell is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bell has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.57 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Bell has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Bell | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 24.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.6% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bell, California.
What is the population of Bell, California?
The population of Bell, California is 32,804, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bell, California?
The population density of Bell, California is 12486.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bell, California?
The median household income in Bell, California is $60,983, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bell, California?
The median home price in Bell, California is $369,659, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bell, California?
The unemployment rate in Bell, California is 7.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.